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Detector

A material or device that is sensitive to ionizing radiation and can display its characteristics and/or produce a signal suitable for measurement or analysis. See also radiation detection instrument.

Page Last Reviewed/Updated Thursday, August 27, 2026

Page Last Reviewed/Updated Thursday, August 27, 2026