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scintillation detector |
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scintillation detector [sin′tilā′shən] Etymology: L, scintillatio, sparkling 1 a device that detects the light emitted by a crystal subjected to ionizing radiation. A photomultiplier tube in the detector converts the light into an electric signal that can be processed further. An array of scintillation detectors is used in a gamma camera. 2 a device used to measure the amount of radioactivity in an area of the body. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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