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PHDS Fulcrum HPGe Detector
PHDS Fulcrum HPGe Detector is the best user friendly and compact HPGe detector on the market. The onboard PHDS OMNI software application provides an intuitive interface for state-of-the-art isotope identification and real-time exposure rate calculation.
Application: Safe Standoff Detection, Nuclear Safeguards, and Security, Waste Management, Environmental Monitoring, Decontamination, and Decommissioning.
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PHDS GeGI Gamma-Ray Detector
PHDS GeGI Gamma-Ray Detector is the world’s most sophisticated gamma-ray detector. Using many image modes, the GeGI can completely describe the surrounding radiological environment.
Applications: Military and Civilian CBRNE Operations, Nuclear Security, Nuclear Safeguards, Special Nuclear Material Analysis, and Decommissioning & Decontamination.
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PHDS NP Imager Radiochemistry Imager
PHDS NP Imager Radiochemistry Imager measures the dynamics of radiochemical separation processes in real-time. Developed on a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the Department of Energy Office of Nuclear Physics (NP), the NP Imager focuses on the unique needs of radiochemists and technicians separating radioisotopes for radio-pharmaceuticals and other applications.
Applications: Radiopharmaceutical Process Monitoring, Radiochemical Separation Research and Development, Nuclear Physics Isotope Production, Nuclear Materials Management, Waste Management, Decontamination and Decommissioning.
Understanding Gamma Cameras: A Simple Guide to Nuclear Medicine Imaging
A Gamma Camera is a special type of medical imaging device used to take pictures of the inside of your body. Instead of using regular X-rays, it detects a small amount of radioactive material that is introduced into the body, usually through a pill or injection. This material travels to specific organs or tissues, and the camera captures the radiation they give off to create images.
Doctors use gamma cameras during nuclear medicine scans to check how well organs like the heart, kidneys, or thyroid are working. The radioactive material used is safe and leaves the body naturally after the test. The camera itself doesn’t produce any radiation—it simply detects it and sends the information to a computer, which turns it into a clear image for the doctor to study.
In simple terms, a gamma camera works like a special “radar” that helps doctors see the body in action. It can spot problems that other types of scans might miss, such as blood flow issues, hidden infections, or early signs of disease. Because it looks at how organs function—not just what they look like—it’s a powerful tool in diagnosing and managing many medical conditions.
Application:Safe Standoff Detection, Nuclear Safeguards, and Security, Waste Management, Environmental Monitoring, Decontamination, and Decommissioning.