Sensors & Electronics
Nuclear Radiation Sensors
Synthetic Gamma-ray Spectra (158)
Comparison of experimental (blue) and predicted spectra (red, low noise)
Problem: The time and cost of laboratory spectral acquisition hinder the success of a variety of radiological investigations
Project Activity Scope (from Technical Overview Chart): Mechanisms through Sensors & Devices
PNNL Solution:
- Developed a set of computational algorithms representing the physics of gamma-ray detection
- Developed user-friendly software to provide rapid calculation of synthetic "spectra"
- Validated predicted spectra
- Commercialized and supported software
Capabilities Employed to Meet Client Needs: Software development; numerical algorithm development; software documentation development; technology transfer to commercial software vender.
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Contact:Walter Hensley
