The 6th Scintillation Counter Symposium

The scintillation counter, since it was first described as a means for detection of gamma rays by H. Kallmann in Germany and Coltman and Marshall in the United States in 1947, has developed very rapidly and is now one of the most important tools for nuclear research. In order to keep those interested in the field informed of the progress that is being made, a series of symposia has been held biennially. These symposia bring together both those who use the scintillation counter as a tool to further their research and those charged with the development of the device itself. The value of most technical meetings lies not only in the formal papers presented but also in the informal discussions which occur between (and sometimes during) the formal sessions. This is particularly true of the Scintillation Counter Symposia where many of those in attendance are top‐level experts in the field.