Nuclear Radiation Detectors and Sensors
A special issue of Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220). This special issue belongs to the section "Physical Sensors".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2026 | Viewed by 2534
Special Issue Editor
2. INFN Ferrara Section, Via G. Saragat 1, 44122 Ferrara, Italy
Interests: geostatistical analysis; radioactivity; gamma spectrometry; environmental radioactivity; radiation detection; radiation physics
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue focuses on recent advances in nuclear radiation detectors and sensors, with particular emphasis on innovations in environmental applications, data analysis, and smart system integration. As radiation monitoring evolves beyond laboratory settings, new challenges and opportunities arise in the real-time detection and interpretation of radiometric data.
We welcome contributions exploring environmental radiation monitoring, the design and deployment of portable nuclear detectors, and improvements in detector calibration techniques. This Special Issue will also highlight developments in energy spectra analysis, including the use of deep learning algorithms for signal processing, which are redefining how radiation signatures are classified and understood.
Special attention will be given to research regarding IoT-integrated sensing systems and smart sensor networks, which enable continuous and distributed monitoring across large or inaccessible areas. The application of proximal and remote sensing for radiation mapping, particularly through drones or mobile platforms, is of growing interest for both scientific and operational use.
Finally, we encourage studies focused on real-time data analysis and radiological risk assessment which provide insights into how advanced detection systems can support decision-making in environmental protection, emergency response, and public safety.
Dr. Virginia Strati
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- environmental radiation monitoring
- energy spectra analysis
- deep learning algorithms for signal processing
- portable nuclear radiation detectors
- detector calibration
- real-time data analysis
- IoT-integrated sensing systems
- smart sensors network
- proximal and remote sensing for radiation mapping
- radiological risk assessment
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