Abstract
We use various radiation detectors in our day-to-day routine. They all work intending to detect the radiation but work on different techniques. The basic principle of radiation detection is discussed in this chapter which includes the interaction of radiation with matter, the qualities and characteristics of a good radiation detector, the types of various radiation detectors and their working mechanism. The voltage-response curve of gas-filled detectors and detectors based on ionization chamber, proportional counters and Geiger-Muller counters is discussed. The scintillation and semiconductor detectors used in nuclear medicine have also been explained. The mechanism and types of thermoluminescent dosimeters is discussed at the end.
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Tandon, P., Prakash, D., Kheruka, S.C., Bhat, N.N. (2022). Working Mechanism of Radiation Detectors Used in Nuclear Medicine. In: Radiation Safety Guide for Nuclear Medicine Professionals. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-4518-2_15
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