In the realm of radiation monitoring, precision, efficiency, and accessibility are paramount. X-Z LAB’s RadSys 2.0 stands at the forefront, revolutionizing the landscape with its comprehensive suite of features and innovative approach. Unifying Radiation Detection with RadSys RadSys serves as a comprehensive radiation monitoring system, integrating RAYCAN’s suite of radiation
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Updated RadPavise | Personal Radiation Detector
Personal Radiation Detector | RadPavise-H Features: 2. Work with surface contamination probe RadProbe-AB 3. Support for indoor & outdoor positioning capabilities Applicatioin: Source search and localization RadPavise can work together with external probe RadProbe-AB to measure Alpha and Beta.
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Introducing RadWall-E: Ethernet-enabled area radiation monitor
X-Z LAB now offers RadWall-E, a wired solution for area radiation monitoring, to complement our wireless area radiation monitor, RadWall-S. Powered by YSO + SiPM, RadWall-E measures gamma and X-ray radiation with a response time of less than 2 seconds. Use RadWall-E as a standalone monitor or connect it to
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X-Z LAB’s Personal Radiation Detector RadPavise used by Xinhua News Agency in Fukushima
Last month, Xinhua journalist Hua Yi visited the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant along with other reporters under the invitation of Tokyo Electric Power Company, Inc. (TEPCO). Armed with RadPavise | Personal Radiation Detector, Hua recorded the increasing levels of radiation as they neared the power plant. 24 km from
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RadWall M | Area Radiation Monitor installed at University of Chicago’s cyclotron research facility
The University of Chicago opened up its cyclotron research facility in January, making it the only medical institution in Illinois with an operational cyclotron. The cyclotron will allow UChicago to manufacture radioactive isotopes in-house for research. The cyclotron program is directed by Dr. Richard Freifelder. In this video, Dr. Freifelder
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RadTarge II in Stanford Wearable Biosensors Study
In a recent study led by Mike Snyder and Xiao Li of Stanford University, physiological data gathered from wearable biosensors were found to be useful indicators of an individual’s health. RadTarge II D700 was used to measure personal radiation exposure over a six month period. The information collected revealed heightened
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The connection between radiation exposure and Alzheimer’s disease: study
A recent study suggests that radiation exposure can contribute to the development of Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers at the University of Southern Denmark administered low-dose-rate ionizing radiation treatments to two groups of mice. One group received a cumulative dose of 0.3 Gy at a rate of 1 mGy over 24 hours,
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Leak at nuclear reactor in Norway is contained: operator
A leak at a small nuclear reactor in Halden, Norway, has been contained, according to its operator. No immediate danger to staff or the surrounding environment has occurred. Atle Valseth, research director at the Institute for Energy Technology, estimated that up to 8 employees were present during the leak. The
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RF radiation awareness promoted by construction groups
In an attempt to inform employers and labor organizations about the risks of radiofrequency radiation, the Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR), Roofing r2p Partnership, and the RF Radiation Work Group worked together to develop the Radiofrequency (RF) Radiation Awareness Program for the Construction Industry. Workers may be exposed
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Radiation protection plans for astronauts evaluated by NASA
Ahead of the launch of the Orion spacecraft, NASA is evaluating radiation protection plans for astronauts when they go into deep space. Engineers, astronauts and designers are conducting testing in a representative model of the spacecraft. Designers of the Orion capsule are also testing their plan to help astronauts escape
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