Deciphering Radiation Alarms: Using High Purity Germanium Detectors for Nuclear Security
Inna Pletukhina, IAEA Department of Nuclear Safety and Security HPGe detector demonstration at the State Nuclear Security Technology Center (SNSTC) analytical laboratory in Beijing, China. (Photo: SNSTC) Nuclear regulators, front line officers, and technical support professionals from 24 countries shared their experiences using High Purity Germanium (HPGe) detectors to maintain and strengthen nuclear security, during a virtual workshop. The extremely sensitive HPGe detectors are critical for accurate identification and quantification of nuclear and other radioactive material...
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