Detection device for ionized radiationEnergy dispersion through matter or space. In atomic physics.... Advantage is taken of the effect of free charge carrier generation when semi-conductor material (germanium, silicon) is irradiated. Semi-conductor counters are particularly suitable for gamma radiationHighly-energetic, short-wave electromagnetic radiation emitt... spectroscopy due to their high energyAbility to do work or diffuse heat. The unit of energy is th... resolution ability.