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  • Radiation detection and measurement

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  • Radioactive material handling, including radwaste sorting and segregation, requires efficient tools for detecting and locating gamma radiation sources.
  • Simple, portable gamma detection systems with spectroscopic capabilities can significantly benefit operations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and demonstrate a proof-of-principle gamma detector prototype for quick detection and localization of gamma radiation hotspots.
  • To evaluate the performance of a CsI(Tl) scintillator array coupled with silicon photomultipliers for radiation monitoring.

Main Methods:

  • A gamma detector prototype was constructed using a 10 × 10 array of 1 cm³ CsI(Tl) scintillators.
  • Readout was achieved using a corresponding array of 6 × 6 mm² silicon photomultipliers (SiPM).
  • Simulations and experimental tests were conducted to assess performance.

Main Results:

  • The detector prototype demonstrated good counting efficiency and energy resolution.
  • The system exhibited promising capabilities for localizing radiation hotspots.
  • The detector table design allows for easy integration into work desks for object scanning.

Conclusions:

  • The developed gamma detector prototype is a convenient tool for radioactive material handling and radwaste operations.
  • The combination of CsI(Tl) and SiPMs provides effective gamma detection and hotspot localization.
  • Further development could enhance spectroscopic features for broader applications.