Radiation Detection and Measurement Laboratory

The Radiation Detection and Measurement Laboratory is a dual use space, utilized for both graduate and undergraduate teaching and research. This laboratory is equipped with essential instruments for the detection and measurement of alpha, beta, gamma, and neutron radiation. The space occupies approximately a 1,200 square feet area and is fitted with gas proportional counters, NaI scintillation spectrometers, silicon charged particle radiation detectors, and ³He neutron detectors. This lab flows in tandem with the Environmental Radionuclide Assay Laboratory, a low background counting research space designed to quantify radionuclide concentrations in environmental and other low activity samples. Specific additional equipment includes a low background 40% HPGe LabSOCS system, an HPGe ISOCS system and a multi sample liquid scintillation counter.

Key Equipment

Key Capabilities

• Measure all four primary types of radiation (alpha, beta, gamma and neutron)
• Six independent stations supporting over 10 different radiation experiments
• Measure and analyze radiation from industry approved Thermoluminescent Dosimeters (TLDs)
• Modular design allows students to design and assemble their own radiation measurement system
• Quantify natural and man-made radioactivity with high precision and accuracy
• Perform high-energy resolution gamma-ray measurements in environment without returning samples to lab
• Perform multi-sample liquid scintillation measurements with minimal operate oversight