Analyzing gamma-ray spectra and mapping them to corresponding isotopes

This research project aims to program a hand-held spectrometer to identify and analyze gamma radiation peaks emitted from isotopes. Based on the detected peaks, the device will identify the specific isotope from the gamma ray that was emitted. The partner organization will be able to commercialize such a device to be used in different areas such as nuclear safety, threat detection, medical imaging, radioactive clean-up, as well as any sectors of industry that deal with the identification and handling of radioactive isotopes. The small size of such spectrometers will make them ideal for use in the field as well as the lab.

Faculty Supervisor:

Raymond Spiteri

Student:

Partner:

Environmental Instruments Canada Inc

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Saskatchewan

Program: