What does ZBD mean in UNCLASSIFIED

A Zero Biased Detector is a type of radiation detector used for gamma-ray spectrometry which monitors the intensity and energy distribution of ionizing radiations, such as gamma rays and beta particles.

ZBD measures the intensity and energy distribution of ionizing radiations, such as gamma rays and beta particles.

Zero biased detectors have primarily been used in medical imaging techniques, security scans, particle physics research, nuclear power plants and more recently in space exploration missions.

ZBD uses a special material to convert gamma radiation into electrical signals that can be easily read by computers or other electronic devices. The material used in ZBDs will vary depending on the application but typically it consists of something like boron carbide or germanium crystals with electrodes on both sides. These materials absorb some of the gamma ray's energy which then allows it to be converted into an electrical signal.

Unlike other types radiation detectors, ZBD has several advantages including greater accuracy and sensitivity as well as cost savings due to its smaller size compared to traditional detectors. Furthermore, because they do not require the user to continually adjust the device during use, they are more reliable and efficient than other types of detection systems.