DRILL

DRI Luminescence Research Lab

 Northern Nevada Science Center | 2215 Raggio Parkway, Reno, NV 89512

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Gamma Spectrometers

Our lab features high-performance gamma spectrometry equipment, including:

- Mirion Broad Energy Ge (BEGe) Detector:
  - - Energy range: 3 keV to 3 MeV
    - Carbonate composition window for improved efficiency at low energies
    - Comparable resolution to low-energy detectors (LEGe) and coaxial detectors (SEGe)
    - Typical relative efficiency ≥34%
- Canberra InSpector 1000 NaI Portable Detector:
  - - 3″ diameter Nal detector for field gamma dose rate measurements
    - Capable of spectrum acquisition, analysis, and nuclide identification in real-time

Two white and red tanks in the corner of a lab.

Alpha and Beta Counters

We also maintain a set of precision counters for alpha and beta radiation:

- - 6 Alpha Counters (2 from Littlemore, 4 from Daybreak) for dose rate determination
  - Risø Beta Counter for dose rate determination

Image of a lab with an island and equipment on the counters.