Current trends in nuclear and radiation sensing

Harold R. McHugh; William Quam

doi:10.1117/12.822123

8 May 2009 Current trends in nuclear and radiation sensing

Harold R. McHugh, William Quam

Proceedings Volume 7304, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE) Sensing X; 73041I (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.822123
Event: SPIE Defense, Security, and Sensing, 2009, Orlando, Florida, United States

Abstract

This paper provides a brief overview of radiation detector history, a summary of the present state of the art, and some speculation on future developments in this field. Trends in the development of radiation detectors over the years are analyzed. Rapid progress in detection technology was experienced between WWII and the 1970s. Since then, fewer dramatic improvements have been seen. The authors speculate about the reasons for this trend and where the technology might take us in the next 20 years. Requirements for radiation detection equipment have changed drastically since 9/11; this demand is likely to accelerate detector development in the near future.

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Harold R. McHugh and William Quam "Current trends in nuclear and radiation sensing", Proc. SPIE 7304, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE) Sensing X, 73041I (8 May 2009); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.822123

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