One property of scintillation is afterglow, defined as the fraction of scintillation light still present for a certain time after the radiation energy, including gamma ray or x-ray, excitation stops. When the scintillator detects any incoming radiation, depending on the quality of crystal material, the radiation charged…
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Introduction The detection of neutrons requires a special environment because neutrons do not typically cause ionization since they are not charged particles. The detection of neutrons must provide an environment of high neutron cross-section1 nuclides (target). Nuclides commonly used for neutron detectors are helium-3 (3He), lithium-6…
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Often Carbon-14 dating is not done with solid scintillation counters, but we can offer a low cost plastic solution for this application. C-14 emits beta radiation and has an endpoint energy of 156 keV. When using a plastic detector, the radiation should pass through a…
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The Perfect RF Signal Generator As the demand for precise and reliable RF signal generators grows in industries ranging from telecommunications to defense, understanding how to choose and use these tools becomes ever more crucial. Berkeley Nucleonics Corporation (BNC), a leader in the field, is…
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LBC and LaBr3:Ce Scintillators Lanthanum BromoChloride (LBC) scintillators, represented by the chemical formula LaBr2.85Cl0.15:Ce, are gaining prominence in radiation detection due to their notable features which are closely aligned with those of the renowned LaBr3:Ce crystals. These scintillators are celebrated for their high-resolution capabilities and…
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Berkeley Nucleonics offers Silicon Photomultiplier Tubes (SiPMs) as a light read-out method for scintillators. Opposed to traditional photomultiplier tubes (PMTs), SiPMs behave completely differently in spectroscopic behavior. SiPM elements work best where small size and low voltage (20V – 30V) are required. Typically they are arranged…
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In the intricate world of electrical engineering, precise measurement tools are paramount for the development, testing, and optimization of radio frequency (RF) and microwave circuits. One such indispensable instrument is the Vector Network Analyzer (VNA). The VNA is a cornerstone in the analysis of network…
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In the world of nuclear physics and radiation detection, the quest for materials that can perform under extreme conditions is relentless. Gamma-ray spectroscopy, a technique pivotal for identifying radioactive isotopes and analyzing nuclear reactions, demands detectors that are not only highly efficient but also resilient.…
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In the constantly evolving landscape of radar, satellite, and telecommunications, RF power sensors are crucial tools for maintaining system accuracy, reliability, and performance. The Model 12100 Series by Berkeley Nucleonics exemplifies this by delivering unmatched precision in RF signal measurement across a wide frequency spectrum,…
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Berkeley Nucleonics is happy to offer YAP:Ce detectors as an option for your application. This material is high density, inert, and 10 times faster than NaI(TI) crystals. Key applications for this material include time of flight spectroscopy, x-ray spectroscopy, medical imaging, and nuclear science. YAP…
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