Measuring individual radioactive decays enables faster detection method for nuclear applications
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 - 15:35
in Physics & Chemistry
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have demonstrated a new and faster method for detecting and measuring the radioactivity of minuscule amounts of radioactive material. The innovative technique, known as cryogenic decay energy spectrometry (DES), could have far-reaching impacts, from improving cancer treatments to ensuring the safety of nuclear waste cleanup.