Title :
A large volume low-level detector for measuring the gamma-radioactivity in water
Author :
Bressani, Tullio ; Feliciello, Alessandro ; Tencone, Benedetto ; Tricomi, Vincenzo I. ; Iazzi, Felice ; Minetti, Bruno ; Serci, Sergio
Author_Institution :
Torino Univ., Italy
fDate :
2/1/1988 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The main features of a low-level large-volume detector for measuring in real time the gamma -radioactivity in water are described. The detector is made of plastic scintillators interleaved with Pb converters. A particular geometry allowing an efficient rejection of the background due to cosmic rays is adopted. The detector is able to operate submerged up to 30 m and has a sensitivity level of 10-3 Bq/ml.
Keywords :
gamma-ray detection and measurement; radioactive pollution; scintillation counters; water pollution detection and control; 0 to 30 m; H2O; Pb converters; background; cosmic rays; gamma-radioactivity; large volume low-level detector; plastic scintillators; water; Gamma ray detection; Gamma ray detectors; Geometry; Nuclear measurements; Plastics; Pollution measurement; Rivers; Sea measurements; Underwater tracking; Volume measurement;
Journal_Title :
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
