Ionizing radiation is very beneficial to society in many fields, but its negative effects are a matter of concern. Therefore, there is legislation to control exposures to this radiation and regulations to adopt preventive measures.  Before we begin to look at…

Radiation detectors play a crucial role in various fields such as nuclear power plant monitoring and environmental protection. One of the most controversial aspects of these devices is their efficiency. Understanding radiation detectors and their efficiency is essential to optimise their…

If you have a company where you work with radioactive material or emit radiation, in this article we want to talk about radiation protection equipment.  To begin with, we have to keep in mind that there are two types of radiation…

We continue talking about radiation detectors and in this case we want to explain what the Geiger Muller counter is, the most popular tool for detecting radioactivity. If you want to know what it is and what kind of detector it…

In previous articles, we have already discussed what types of radiation detectors exist and how they work. In this case, we would like to take a closer look at one type of detectors: scintillation detectors and in particular plastic scintillators. How…

Do you know what a radiation emergency is and what a nuclear emergency is? In this article we tell you what the differences are between them, and what is the protocol for action in Spain. Nuclear emergency and radiation emergency In…

A spectrometer is a device that analyzes the spectrum of a radiation. Specifically, in physics, «spectrum» refers to the way in which the intensity of a radiation is displayed.  Therefore, if we combine «spectrum» with «meter», which refers to measurement, we…

The human being is not able to detect the presence of an ionizing radiation field. Because of this deficiency, it has been necessary to resort to devices that are capable of detecting the presence of ionizing radiation and, therefore, provide adequate…

If you work in the industrial sector or in facilities where radiation may be produced or present, you probably know or have heard about dosimetry.  At Helgeson, we are experts in the design and manufacture of radiation detectors, and one of…

Do you want to know what a radiation portal monitor is? Depending on the type of radiation there are different detection methods as well as suitable detectors. In this article we are going to explain what radiation portal monitors are and…