Radiation pager

John L. Warren; Kenneth G. Vadnais

doi:10.1117/12.263140

6 January 1997 Radiation pager

John L. Warren, Kenneth G. Vadnais

Proceedings Volume 2933, Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism Methods and Technologies; (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.263140
Event: Enabling Technologies for Law Enforcement and Security, 1996, Boston, MA, United States

Abstract

Recent advances in miniature photomultiplier tubes and low power electronics have made possible a new generation of small gamma-ray radiation detectors specifically designed for use by government and law enforcement agencies for the detection and interdiction of concealed nuclear materials. This paper describes an inexpensive pager sized radiation detector that can be worn on the belt or carried in a pocket for hands free operation, and which can quietly alert the operator to the presence of nuclear material. The sensitivity performance of the detector technology and the application of the instrument to law enforcement and nuclear smuggling are discussed.

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John L. Warren and Kenneth G. Vadnais "Radiation pager", Proc. SPIE 2933, Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism Methods and Technologies, (6 January 1997); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.263140

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