SAM III Series | What is the maximum count rate for the SAM III instruments?
The SAM III instruments have a maximum count rate of 100,000 CPS and 150,000 CPS depending on the amount of background and the number of energy peaks being processed.
SAM III Series | What are the advantages of smart phone technology?
The smart phone technology lends itself to spectroscopy with a simplified and intuitive operation. The advantages are many fold: Smart phone operation is wide spread allowing the user to quickly adapt to touch screen use and utilizing many cell phone features. The device (PDA) is a quality product which gives the SAM III products reliable…
Model RD-150 SAMMobile | How can I determine if I need a 2x4x16 or a 4x4x16 inch NaI detector?
BNC generally recommends a 2x4x16 inch detector unless greater efficiency is needed at high photon energies. For energies that include photons from U-235 and Pu-239 there is negligible difference between the two sizes. This means that the photons from both U-235 and Pu-239 are fully absorbed in either size detector. For isotopes like Cs-137 and…
What Types of Radiation Are There?
Alpha radiation, beta radiation, gamma radiation, and x radiation. Neutron radiation is also encountered in nuclear power plants and high-altitude flight and emitted from some industrial radioactive sources.
Do you have a device that detects alpha, beta, gamma and x-ray radiation?
The Model 907 measures alpha, beta, and gamma radiation. The device is a health and safety instrument that is optimized to detect low levels of radiation.
When were neutrons discovered?
See this article: https://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/december-3th-2020-history-neutron-detection
Model SAM 950 | What is the battery life of the SAM 950 RIID?
The Model SAM 950 has a highly upgraded power source with rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. These batteries give reliable operation for over 8 hours before requiring recharge.
Is your isotope identification equipment compatible with RadResponder?
Our SAM III series of equipment (SAM 950, SAMpack and SAMmobile 150) is compatible with FEMA’s RadResponder network at no additional cost to the end user.
How has Gamma Ray Spectroscopy evolved with respect to Isotope Identifiers?
Gamma ray spectroscopy has evolved from large lab-bound NaI(Tl) systems requiring external MCAs, to compact handheld RIIDs with on-board isotope libraries and smartphone interfaces. Modern detectors like the SAM 940+ offer sub-2% energy resolution with real-time field identification. [Read the full history →] – https://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/december-23rd-2020-how-gamma-ray-spectroscopy-has-evolved
What Is Phase Noise?
Phase noise is the noise produced by fast, short term fluctuations in a signal. Phase noise diminishes the signal quality and increases error rates in communication links. Although there is no such thing as “no” phase noise, the less you have, the better.
