RADIATION DETECTOR TECHNOLOGY AND IMAGING SOLUTIONS HAVE APPLICABILITY IN MANY DIVERSE SECTORS, INCLUDING MINING, SECURITY AND HEALTHCARE.
Developing a New Geophysical Exploration Technique for Mining Exploration
AAPS and collaborators have demonstrated that muon tomography can successfully identify ore bodies underground. This has directly led to project co-funding of $1.8 million from Western Economic Diversification. Mining is one of Canada’s largest industries in terms of job creation and economic impact. Muon-based geotomography addresses many of the current challenges and limitations in mineral exploration. The technology could increase the success of exploration while at the same time making it less expensive and reducing its environmental impact. READ MORE>
Improving Border Security and the Detection of Special Nuclear Materials
AAPS has successfully demonstrated the technical merits of its muon detector design for use in identifying smuggled nuclear materials at ports and borders. This is another example of particle physics know-how being applied to solve real-world problems. The screening method relies on the measurement of naturally occurring cosmic ray muons—subatomic particles that continually shower down from the upper atmosphere. READ MORE>
IKOMED
Building on strengths in medical physics and technology, AAPS facilitated the formation of a company dedicated to reducing radiation exposure during fluoroscopy-guided medical procedures. READ MORE>
