The first spacecraft intended to orbit Mercury was launched on Aug. 3, 2004, carrying an instrument for mapping the composition of the planet’s crust that was calibrated with a novel procedure at the ...

Gamma-ray detectors constitute an essential tool in many scientific and industrial applications, ranging from environmental monitoring and nuclear medicine to safeguards verification. Central to their ...

Monte Carlo simulations have emerged as an indispensable tool in gamma‐ray spectrometry and detector calibration, offering nuanced insights into particle interactions and detector responses. By ...

Scientists at the Commerce Department's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have designed and demonstrated the world's most accurate gamma ray detector, which is expected to be ...

When a massive star collapses or two neutron stars collide billions of light-years away, the explosion can unleash a brief, ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Instruments used for radiation ...