Alpha Radiation-Induced Luminescence by Am-241 in Aqueous Nitric Acid Solution
When exposed to air, alpha particles cause the production of light by exciting the molecules surrounding them. This light, the radioluminescence, is indicative of the presence of alpha radiation, thus allowing for the optical sensing of alpha radiation from distances larger than the few centimeters...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-04-01
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Series: | Sensors |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/19/7/1602 |