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Sodium iodide (NaI) detector
A detector which combines a scintillation crystal (produces light when struck by ionising radiation), a photomultiplier tube, and associated electronic circuits for counting light emissions produced in the crystal (NaI) by ionising radiation. A NaI scintillation probe with a ratemeter can be used for detection of gamma and x-rays.
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