Gamma Ray Spectrometry

Gamma ray spectrometry is a technique used to identify and measure the energy of gamma rays emitted from radioactive materials. When radioactive substances decay, they release gamma rays with specific energies that act like fingerprints for different elements or isotopes. By detecting these gamma rays with specialized detectors and analyzing their energy spectra, scientists can determine the presence and quantity of various radioactive sources in a sample. This method is widely used in environmental monitoring, material analysis, and nuclear safeguards, providing precise information about radioactive materials without direct contact.