Direct Fast Neutron Detection – A Paradigm Shift

Arktis Radiation Detectors Ltd has developed a platform technology for detecting ionizing radiation using compressed noble-gas. The technology's unique capabilities for direct fast neutron detection and gamma radiation detection enable several novel applications in numerous vertical markets.

Passive Screening

Arktis offers unique features for passive screening (including Radiation Portal Monitoring) applications:

  • Single technology covers gamma and neutron detection
  • Capability to detect heavily shielded special nuclear material
  • More data on the radiation source allows better assessment of threat potential

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Paradigm Shift

Instead of joining the race to maximize absolute efficiency of radiation detectors, Arktis maximizes the probability to detect weak or/and shielded radiation sources by reducing the radiation background noise by two orders of magnitude.

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Platform Technology

Arktis components are designed for scalability and modularity. This way we can offer solutions to high-end applications in many different markets, from homeland security to oil and gas exploration. 

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News

08.10.2012: Media Release: Arktis closes 2 million CHF financing round

01.09.2012: Arktis has moved! Please note new address and phone numbers.

03.04.2012 – Media Release: International Collaboration to Develop Improved Radiation Detection Tool for Nuclear Security Kicks Off - de

03.02.2012 – Media Release: European Project for Nuclear Security Kicks Off

14.11.2011 – Media Release: Arktis Fast Neutron Detection Technology Selected for US Government Contract - de

26.10.2011 – Arktis wins Global Security Challenge at GSC Finals in London

22.09.2011 – Arktis wins “Best European Security Start-up” at GSC Regional Finals in Tel Aviv

23.02.2011 – Media Release: Arktis appoints former InVision CEO Sergio Magistri to the board and closes round of financing

Media Coverage

06.04.2013 - NZZ: Eine Erfindung mit Strahlkraft
12.12.2011 - Global Response: The Challenge
07.10.2011 - the engineer: Device could aid detection of nuclear materials at borders
20.06.2011 - SEM Private Equity
25.03.2011 - Homeland Security Affairs: Gamma-Insensitive Fast Neutron Detector
03.03.2011 - Venturelab: Arktis goes west
18.01.2011 – Le Temps: Le hélium 3 disparaît
24.11.2010 – Handelszeitung: Jäger der Neutronen
10.10.2010 – NZZ am Sonntag: Wissen
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Awards

Best Paper Award HST 2010
Global Security Challenge
ZKB Pionierpreis Technopark 
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