Nuclear physics consultants
Nuclear Detection and Monitoring Solutions
Innovative Physics delivers advanced nuclear detection and monitoring systems, combining expert consultancy with highly sensitive detector technology and bespoke software.
Our solutions support civil nuclear, industrial, and defence clients, improving accuracy, safety, and compliance across diverse applications.
Expert Consultancy and Global Support
From requirements analysis to implementation and ongoing support, our UK-based team provides end-to-end consultancy.
By integrating cutting-edge technology with scientific expertise, we set new benchmarks for performance, reliability, and innovation in the nuclear sector worldwide.
Our Nuclear Technologies
Each service is developed with a focus on precision, efficiency and ease of use, ensuring our clients remain at the cutting edge of nuclear technology.
Gamma Imaging
Our coded aperture gamma imaging technology underpins the RadiationMetriX platform, enabling radiation to be visualised and spatially mapped in real time. Using an advanced coded-aperture design coupled with high-energy radiation sensors, the system reconstructs gamma sources and overlays them onto optical imagery, transforming invisible radiation into precise, actionable intelligence.
Key capabilities include rapid hotspot localisation, isotopic identification through energy discrimination, LiDAR-integrated 3D point cloud mapping, dynamic source tracking, and high-resolution imaging for complex nuclear environments.
The platform supports nuclear decommissioning, waste characterisation and segregation, facility monitoring, contamination control, laboratory isotope analysis, and long-term site management, delivering enhanced safety, faster decision-making, and reduced operational risk across the nuclear lifecycle.
Neutron Detection
Our Solid State Neutron (SSN) detectors offer a high-performance, scalable alternative to traditional He-3 detectors. Built on silicon PIN diode architectures layered with B-10 for enhanced gamma discrimination or Gd for increased neutron sensitivity, SSN enables accurate neutron imaging and monitoring in compact, deployable formats.
Key benefits include high neutron sensitivity with excellent background rejection, strong gamma discrimination in mixed radiation fields, low power consumption for portable and long-life deployment, flexible 1–5 layer configurations, seamless digital integration, and reliable detection of extremely low neutron fluxes for civil nuclear applications.
SSN delivers next-generation neutron detection capability without the supply constraints of legacy He-3 systems
Critical Incident Monitoring
Our critical incident monitoring system provides fast, reliable detection of excessive gamma radiation, enabling immediate alarm activation and staff evacuation during a criticality event.
The system is engineered to withstand extreme radiation fields and continue operating, delivering real-time facility-wide gamma dose information before, during, and after an incident.
Sort and Segregation of Nuclear Waste
Innovative Robot Operating System (IROS) is Innovative Physics' data-agnostic, robot-agnostic AI software platform designed to automate the sorting and segregation of nuclear waste during decommissioning.
Using computer vision, machine learning, and multi-sensor data fusion (radiation sensors, LiDAR, photogrammetry, and multi-spectrum imaging), IROS identifies waste materials, characterises contamination levels, and autonomously determines the correct disposal route in line with site-specific Waste Acceptance Criteria.
Key capabilities include real-time 3D point cloud mapping via SLAM, autonomous pose and grasp estimation in cluttered environments, radiation contamination mapping, configurable SQL-driven decision logic, and full digital logging for compliance, traceability, and operational optimisation.
Very Low Level Waste (VLLW) Management
We have developed a VLLW/LLW waste characterisation system enabling rapid, non-destructive classification of nuclear waste for disposal or storage. Using large scintillators, lead-shielded measurements, and Time Delay Integration (TDI), the platform measures gamma dose distributions and isotope signatures in real time to support confident waste routing decisions.
Key capabilities include high sensitivity down to background levels (~100nGy/h), isotope identification (e.g. Co-60, Cs-137, Sr-90), spatial localisation of contamination across mixed waste items, conveyor-based automated processing with digital traceable records, and a modular portable design for deployment across multiple nuclear sites.
In-Situ Monitoring
We have developed an in-situ gamma source term monitoring system for nuclear power plants, designed to accurately locate and characterise non-uniform contamination in complex environments such as pipes, valves, and containers. The solution uses LaBr₃ coded-aperture imaging with an adjustable aperture-to-sensor distance, enabling variable field-of-view control for improved resolution and quantification in high-background dose fields.
Key capabilities include hotspot localisation, real-time nuclide identification (e.g. Co-58, Co-60, Mn-54), multi-image fusion for enhanced accuracy, and improved source-term assessment to support dose reduction, maintenance planning, and decommissioning operations.
Direct Dose Detection
A flagship innovation from Innovative Physics, Direct Dose Detection (D3)™ is a hybrid semiconductor radiation detector designed to deliver high-accuracy measurements without saturation, even in extreme dose environments. Built on CdTe, CZT or depleted Silicon substrates bonded to a CMOS ASIC, D3 enables real-time energy discrimination and isotope identification in a compact, modular platform.
Key benefits include ultra-wide dynamic range (0.1µSv/h–1Sv/h), rapid deployment and portability, flexible integration, and minimal training requirements.
D3™ strengthens radiation monitoring capability across nuclear decommissioning, remediation, and facility safety operations.
Applications
Innovative Physics' technologies and experience are applied across a breadth of critical areas within the nuclear sector:
- Nuclear plant decommissioning & remediation: Accurately map and quantify radioactivity for safe, efficient dismantling and clean-up operations.
- Waste handling & transportation safety: Reliable detection and real-time monitoring to safeguard against radiological hazards.
- Radiation protection & health physics: Advanced instruments for assessing exposure, ensuring regulatory compliance and supporting occupational safety.
Our work supports both civil nuclear and industrial clients across the UK and globally, facilitating progress in nuclear detection and monitoring where it matters most.
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UK
Innovative Physics Limited, Landguard Manor, Landguard Manor Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 7JB
Japan
Nihon Innovative Physics, Level 3, Marunouchi Nijubashi Building3-2-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005
USA
Innovative Physics Inc., 201 N. Union St., Suite 110, Alexandria, VA 22314
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