Series 6LB™ Gamma
The Series 6LB Gamma system enables laboratories to perform simultaneous alpha, beta, and gamma analysis in a single system, eliminating the need for multiple instruments and simplifying complex radiochemical workflows.
Reliable, Advanced Gamma Spectroscopy Solutions
Mirion's Gamma Spectroscopy Solutions are designed to meet the diverse needs of customers in research, environmental monitoring, and nuclear facility management. These solutions are grounded in deep expertise and continuously enhanced through investments in research and development, with a focus on future readiness.
Keeping Pace with Evolving IT and Regulatory Standards
As federal IPv6 mandates (M-21-07) advance, spectroscopy systems must keep pace with evolving network infrastructure.
Mirion’s Gamma Spectroscopy Solutions support IPv6-ready connectivity across laboratory and enterprise environments — enabling integration with modern networks while maintaining operational continuity on proven platforms.
Commitment to Cybersecurity
In today's fast-paced world, safeguarding your invaluable data is paramount. That's why our product development strategy emphasizes cybersecurity, for both hardware and software advancements. We are actively investing in software to enable the most up-to-date operating systems, setting your lab up to successfully meet evolving compliance needs. In partnership with our customers, we continue to enhance our solutions to support your operational and compliance needs.
Enhancing Usability in Laboratory and Field Environments: Innovations in Germanium Detectors
Germanium detectors are excellent for high-resolution gamma spectroscopy, which is vital for precise nuclide identification and measurement. However, they face challenges in tough environments. Mirion's High Purity Germanium (HPGe) detectors are designed to overcome these challenges:
- Shock and Vibration: Our detectors have built-in shock absorption mechanisms to ensure stable performance.
- Liquid Nitrogen Refills: Our innovative encapsulation and ultra-high vacuum technology make liquid nitrogen refills unnecessary.
- Extreme Weather and Temperatures: With waterproof designs and robust materials, our detectors can handle extreme weather, underwater operations, and high or low temperatures.
- High Contamination or Radioactive Doses: Our detectors are built with specific, pure materials to withstand these harsh conditions.
Mirion's HPGe detectors have even proven their durability in space, driving innovations for Earth-based applications. We provide solutions tailored to the challenging and diverse environments our customers face.
Detection Products in Focus
At Mirion Technologies, hardware and firmware updates work in unison to provide robust, future-ready, and secure offerings. Our approach integrates continuous updates and cybersecurity measures to ensure comprehensive protection.
Advanced Multi-Channel Analyzer (MCA)
A Multi-Channel Analyzer (MCA) processes and analyzes signals from detectors interacting with gamma rays. Key functions include:
- Pulse Height Analysis (PHA): Measures pulse heights to create an energy spectrum
- Multi-Channel Scaling (MCS): Analyzes time-dependent phenomena
- Signal Processing: Ensures accurate signal processing with features like digital stabilization
- Data Acquisition and Visualization: Equipped for data acquisition, visualization, and storage
- Integration with Software: Compatible with various spectroscopy software suites for enhanced functionalities
Cyber Security
Mirion's Lynx II MCA firmware is engineered with robust cybersecurity measures to meet stringent regulatory requirements.
- Firmware undergoes thorough vulnerability scanning
- Firewalls prevent unauthorized access
- Employs Transport Layer Security (TLS) for secure, authenticated communications
- Integrated Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) safeguards the integrity and authenticity of firmware components (i.e., bootloaders, kernel, filesystems, and trusted applications)
Backward Compatible. Future-Ready.
The Lynx II system enables seamless integration with existing Mirion systems.
- Backwards compatibility with Mirion Technologies software, licenses, and cables
- Includes scalability and readiness for future enhancements, part of Mirion's commitment to long-term reliability and support
- A well-rounded dependable, future-ready investment
Advanced Software Solutions for Modern Gamma Spectroscopy
To enhance a forward-thinking, secure gamma spectroscopy program, Mirion Technologies integrates its Genie™, Apex®, and ISOCS™ software with its devices to boost both efficiency and security. Mirion is committed to continual software advancements, including recent enhancements to the established Genie software platform, to provide users with state-of-the-art features ensuring a secure, efficient, and reliable gamma spectroscopy program.
Genie Spectroscopy Software Suite
Genie Spectroscopy Software Suite provides the core software functionality for a comprehensive, high quality, and defensible gamma or alpha spectrometry system. Introduced in 2023, version 4.0 of the Genie software builds upon 40 years of experience supporting the comprehensive spectroscopy needs of customers worldwide. This update introduces significant enhancements, while maintaining compatibility with existing users’ Genie 2000 processes.
Proven Features
- Integrated data acquisition and analysis
- Independent support for over 250 detector inputs
- Distributed MCA networking with centralized data management
- Full gamma and alpha spectrum analysis, including:
- Energy, Shape, and Efficiency Calibrations
- Background subtraction, reference peak correction, and tracer peak
- Nuclide identification, Interference correction, and weighted mean activity calculations
- True coincidence (Cascade) summing correction
- 3-Dimensional Geometry Composer for interactive definition and visualization of sample, detector, and absorber parameters
- Minimum Detectable Activity (MDA) calculations, including ISO 11929 compliance
Recent Enhancements to Genie Software
- True Coincidence Summing Correction for improved peak count reliability and uncertainty calculations
- Nuclide library updates for validated decay data, ensured confidence in reporting and compliance with international standards
- Python® integration enhancements for more flexible scripting and automation
- IPv6 compliance to ensure compatibility with the latest IT infrastructure and reducing the risk of obsolescence
- Genie offers encrypted data exchange, digital code signing, and secure network protocols, supporting regulatory and internal IT policies
Genie™ software enables secure data exchange and seamless enterprise integration with IPv6-ready network compatibility. Lynx® II complements this with high-performance digital signal processing and native IPv6 support for infrastructure-level integration.
Feature in Focus: Genie Software Interactive Reports
Apex Productivity Software
The Apex family of software applications combine the proven analysis algorithms of Genie with workflow management, calibration and QA/QC enforcement, and sample databases to ensure high quality counts in busy operational environments.
Radiological laboratories rely on Apex software to simplify training and facility operations. The software’s user-friendly design and system compatibility make it easy to efficiently manage counting rooms. Get an overview of the software packages available:
ISOCS Calibration Software
ISOCS calibrations have been deployed in 6,000+ gamma spectroscopy systems, with hundreds of Verification and Validation (V&V) references. Established for 25+ years, ISOCS software offers extensive geometry modeling templates, and options for customization, available directly within the Genie and Apex-Gamma environments.
Over the years, mathematical modeling techniques like ISOCS calibrations have been approved in regulations such as US NRC Reg 1.21, ASTM C26.10 – NDA Techniques, and more. Additionally, full factory detector characterizations provide traceability to use NIST-traceable and DAKKS-certified calibration sources.
Explore Your Gamma Spectroscopy Software Needs
Have questions about software upgrades, compatibility, or aligning your spectroscopy systems with evolving IT and operational requirements?