Radiation Detection for Nuclear Physics Methods and industrial applications

detection is key to experimental nuclear physics as well as underpinning a wide
range of applications in nuclear decommissioning, homeland security and medical
imaging. This book presents the state-of-the-art in radiation detection of
light and heavy ions, beta particles, gamma rays and neutrons. The underpinning
physics of different detector technologies is presented, and their performance
is compared and contrasted. Detector technology likely to be encountered in
contemporary international laboratories is also emphasized. There is a strong focus
on experimental design and mapping detector technology to the needs of a
particular measurement problem. This book will be invaluable to PhD students in
experimental nuclear physics and nuclear technology, as well as undergraduate
students encountering projects based on radiation detection for the first time.
Key Features

Provides clear, concise descriptions of key detection techniques
Describes detector types with "telescopic depth", so readers can go
as deep as they wish
Covers real-world applications including short case studies in industry