[ RadSafe ] How are half-lives determined?

[Steven Dapra]

Jan. 17, 2007

	How are half-lives determined?  I am particularly interested in the 
determination of very long half-lives, such as the uraniums.  What are the 
measurement techniques, or whatever is used?  Citations to standard 
reference books explaining the techniques would be useful and appreciated.

	You are welcome to answer here, or by private e-mail.

	Thank you.

Steven Dapra
sjd at swcp.com