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Technician checks for contamination with cutie pie

A health-physics technician uses a hand-held "cutie pie" radiation detector to check equipment for contamination. These detectors allowed technicians to quickly monitor specific areas or equipment. They worked in conjunction with the permanent systems that constantly monitored radiation levels throughout the facility.

 

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Image Number: C-2003-840

Date: May 28, 2003

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Taken on May 28, 2003