First Results of Using a UVTron Flame Sensor to Detect Alpha-Induced Air Fluorescence in the UVC Wavelength Range

In this work, a robust stand-off alpha detection method using the secondary effects of alpha radiation has been sought. Alpha particles ionise the surrounding atmosphere as they travel. Fluorescence photons produced as a consequence of this can be used to detect the source of the alpha emissions. Th...

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Main Authors: Anita J. Crompton, Kelum A. A. Gamage, Steven Bell, Andrew P. Wilson, Alex Jenkins, Divyesh Trivedi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-11-01
Series:Sensors
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/17/12/2756