Canberra/Mirion Detectors

Canberra/Mirion is another prominent manufacturer of radiation detection and measurement equipment, known for producing a wide range of detectors and instrumentation for nuclear science, health physics, environmental monitoring, and homeland security applications. Here’s an overview of Canberra/Mirion detectors:

1. Gamma-Ray Detectors:
   • High-Purity Germanium (HPGe) Detectors: Similar to ORTEC, Canberra/Mirion manufactures HPGe detectors renowned for their excellent energy resolution and sensitivity to gamma radiation. These detectors are widely used in gamma spectroscopy for precise identification and quantification of radioactive isotopes in samples.
   • Scintillation Detectors: Canberra/Mirion offers scintillation detectors using materials like sodium iodide (NaI), cesium iodide (CsI), and lanthanum bromide (LaBr3). These detectors convert gamma-ray energy into light pulses, which are then detected and analyzed to identify radioactive sources in various applications, including nuclear medicine, environmental monitoring, and security screening.
2. Neutron Detectors:
   • He-3 Proportional Counters: Similar to ORTEC, Canberra/Mirion produces helium-3 proportional counters for neutron detection. These detectors are widely used in neutron spectroscopy, nuclear safeguards, and security applications due to their high efficiency and sensitivity to thermal neutrons.
   • Boron-10-lined Proportional Counters: Canberra/Mirion also manufactures boron-10-lined proportional counters for detecting thermal neutrons. These detectors are commonly used in neutron dosimetry, reactor monitoring, and neutron activation analysis.
3. Alpha and Beta Particle Detectors:
   • Gas Proportional Counters: Canberra/Mirion produces gas proportional counters for alpha and beta particle detection. These detectors are used in various applications, including alpha spectroscopy, beta counting, and environmental monitoring.
   • Solid-State Detectors: Similar to ORTEC, Canberra/Mirion offers solid-state detectors such as silicon detectors for alpha and beta particle detection. These detectors provide high sensitivity and are used in applications requiring precise measurements of alpha and beta radiation.
4. Radiation Monitoring Systems:
   • Canberra/Mirion provides radiation monitoring systems that integrate multiple detectors and instruments for comprehensive radiation monitoring in nuclear facilities, laboratories, and other environments. These systems may include gamma-ray detectors, neutron detectors, alpha/beta detectors, and associated data acquisition and analysis software.

Canberra/Mirion detectors are widely used in research, industry, and government applications where accurate and reliable radiation detection and measurement are essential for safety, security, and scientific investigations.