A Dosimeter That Could Save Your Life, and It Fits in Your Wallet
Friday, July 1, 2011 - 14:30
in Physics & Chemistry
The Department of Homeland Security(DHS)'s Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) has developed a miniaturized version of a dosimeter, a portable device used for measuring exposure to ionizing radiation, which can provide life-saving early detection in the unlikely event of a nuclear accident or dirty bomb.