Non-destructive analysis (PANDA)

Aim of the study

Non-destructive analysis methods are developed for different types of samples. An experimental platform, known as PANDA, and analysis algorithms enable simultaneous studies of various radiation types emitted by the sample.

Implementation

The data generated by the sophisticated detectors of PANDA (Particles And Non-Destructive Analysis) are recorded using an event-mode data acquisition system. This format enables versatile views to the collected data. As an example, software coincidence and half-life studies are feasible for the data.

Dissemination and exploitation of the results

This project will produce several theses (at least one of them will be a Ph.D.) and it will also generate several scientific and popular publications. Three conference proceedings articles and one popular article have already been published. This research is relevant for several fields that also STUK is active in. The know-how developed in the course of the project might be commercialised in the future.

Collaborators

University of Jyväskylä, Finland; Oxford Instruments, UK; and Senya Ltd., Finland

Timetable

2008–2011

Responsible scientist

Harri Toivonen

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