radiation detector

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An instrument used to detect the presence and intensity of ionizing radiation.

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  • A handheld radiation detector is standard equipment for workers at the nuclear facility.
  • The alarm will sound if the radiation detector picks up unsafe levels of gamma rays.
  • In the physics lab, a Geiger counter is the most common type of radiation detector.
  • Scientists are developing a more sensitive radiation detector for space exploration.
  • The hospital uses a portable radiation detector to check for contamination in the radiology department.
  • Customs officials at the port use a large-scale radiation detector to screen cargo containers.
  • The emergency response team was equipped with personal radiation detectors when they entered the area.
  • This new radiation detector can distinguish between different types of radioactive particles.
  • Proper calibration of the radiation detector is crucial for accurate readings.
  • Early versions of the radiation detector were bulky and not very reliable.