Page 573 - Radiation Safety

X-ray Analyzers

Radiation detector:

▪ It is used to convert the transmitted or reflected x-rays into a series of electronic signals.

▪ Similar to the detector used for radiation protection i.e. either a GM detector, an

ionization chamber or a proportional counter or a scintillation counter.

▪ Should have the following characteristics:

▪ Good stability

▪ Ruggedness

▪ Energy independence

▪ High efficiency

▪ High resolving power and low cost