In all aspects of radiological control, a knowledge of the characteristic and magnitude of the radiation field is essential in evaluating the degree of radiological hazard present. Radiation itself can not be detected directly. Because of this, radiation detection is accomplished by analysis of the effects produced by the radiation as it interacts in a material. Numerous different methods of accomplishing this analysis have been developed and implemented with varying degrees of success. Several of these have found extensive application in radiological control.
Office of Environment, Health, Safety & Security
March 11, 2009
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DOE-HDBK-1122-99 Module 1.13, Fundamental Academic Training Instructor's Guide Phase I; Module 1.13, Radiation Detector Theory
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| ID: | DOE-HDBK-1122-99 Module 1.13 |
| Type: | Handbook |
| Senior Line Manager: | Technical Standards Program |
| Senior Line Manager Org: | Not Provided |
| OPI: | EH - Office of Environment, Safety and Health |
| Preparing Activity: | Technical Standards Program |
| Status: | Archive |
| Approved Date: | Jul 21, 1999 |
| Last Update: | Mar 11, 2009 |
| DNFSB Interest: | No |
| Invoked Standard: | No |