| scintillation counter |
A counter in which light flashes produced in a scintillator by ionizing radiation are converted into electrical pulses by a photomultiplier tube.
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| scintillation |
The apparent twinkling of a star due to its light passing through regions of differing air densities in the atmosphere.
Ãâó: www.wrcc.dri.edu/ams/glossary.html
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| scintillation |
Small pulses of visible radiation within a material produced by the interaction of inherent radioactivity within the material.
Ãâó: www.curtin.edu.au/curtin/centre/waisrc/OKLO/Access...
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| scintillation |
Burst of luminescence of short duration caused by an individual energetic particle. [IUPAC Radioanalytical]
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| scintillation camera |
Device used to enhance radiation and record the results for the diagnosis of cancer or other disorders.
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