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Germanium Detector Stocklist

 

How to Choose the Right Photon Detector

Photon Detector Applications Guide
 
Application Detector Type
Synchrotron light studies:
Soft x-ray (fusion) research
IGLET, IGLET-X, SLP, GLP
PIXE SLP, IGLET, IGLET-X
Large environmental samples
with complex spectra
GEM, GEM-F, GEM-M, GMX (Low-background recommended)
Environmental samples on filter
media, dishes, or bottles
GEM-F, GEM-FX, GEM, GMX
Small environmental samples GWL (Low-background cryostat recommended)
High-grade fissile materials SGD, SGD-GEM
Neutron activation analysis GMX (-PLUS option recommended)
Post-accident monitoring GEM (-PLUS option recommended)
Compton-suppressed gamma
spectroscopy
GMX, GEM (based on range of energy interest)
Sea or airborne surveillance trans-SPEC, IDM
Lung monitoring ACT85
Measurements in-beam or near
fast-neutrons
GMX (special internal heater for in-situ neutron damage anneal recommended)
Waste Assay trans-SPEC, GEM, GMX
Freight/Border Security Micro-Detective, Detective, Detective-EX, IDM
In-Situ environmental spectroscopy trans-SPEC, GEM, GMX