hi-radiation-detection
The chapter focuses on designing and testing a novel detector capable of directly sensing hi-radiation, a previously unobservable domain.
2 chapters across 1 book
The Genesis Machine (1978)James P. Hogan
Chapter 12 details the rapid progress and challenges faced by Aub and his team as they develop a detector for hi-radiation, including assembling a dedicated team, troubleshooting technical issues, and conducting initial live tests with the GRASER reactor. The chapter highlights the collaborative scientific effort, the interplay between theory and experiment, and the persistence required to overcome setbacks in pioneering research.
Chapter 21 details the public unveiling and demonstration of Jericho, a powerful new weapon system housed in Brunnermont, including a guided tour for military officials and a live demonstration of the Mark III detector's resolving power. The chapter explores the technical sophistication of the weapon's fusion reactors, beam modulation, and control systems, while highlighting the detector's ability to visualize mass-density contrasts at great distances, emphasizing its potential both as a weapon and a surveillance tool.