Tools and Instruments

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BL-2 with the new clean room in the back.

Beamline 2: Absolute Source-Based Radiometry

Absolute source-based radiometry is founded in the traceability of a light source’s output to measurable operational parameters. The absolute irradiance at BL-2

Cabinet x-ray system

The Smiths Detection 6046si cabinet x-ray system was designed for security screening of bags, parcels and other objects of similar size. The system runs at 160

Calibrations: Gamma-ray Spectrometry System

The NIST high resolution gamma-ray spectrometry facility is composed of six High Purity Germanium (HPGe) detectors and a silicon-drifted detector. The HPGe

Cold Neutron Imaging Instrument

The Cold Neutron Imaging Instrument (CNII) was designed to be a flexible space to test, develop, and employ novel neutron imaging methods to realize different

Pictures of the linear motion system in the detector testing facility

Instrument Testing for Radiation Detection Systems

As part of the building 245 modernization project, NIST has built a new facility designed to allow the testing of small radiation detection instruments, such as

Neutron Imaging Facility (NIF)

Neutron Imaging, an Essential Tool for the Hydrogen Economy The problem that the NIST Neutron Imaging Facility (NIF) can address that directly impacts the

Neutron Interferometry and Optics Facilities

The Neutron Interferometry and Optics Facilities are located at the NIST Center for Neutron Research. They are one of the world's premier facilities for neutron

Radiopharmaceutical Standardization Laboratory

Radioactivity measurements for diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine in the United States are based on measurements at NIST. Activity measurements for γ

Synchrotron Ultraviolet Radiation Facility SURF III

The Synchrotron Ultraviolet Radiation Facility SURF III is operated by the Optical Radiation Group as a stable light source for radiometry and research. SURF

Picture of PBD set up for wavelength measurement

The Parallel Beam Diffractometer (PBD) Laboratory

The Parallel Beam Diffractometer laboratory is a highly-controlled space (0.01 degree C stability) containing a set of absolutely calibrated stacked goniometer

X-ray Backscatter Systems

X-ray backscatter systems are used for the screening of personnel for hidden weapons and other contraband. Unlike conventional radiographic x-ray systems