Final answer:
A spectrophotometer would not be used for the detection or collection of radiological material. It's used for measuring light absorption or transmission in chemical analysis, not for detecting radiation like Geiger-Muller counters, scintillation detectors, or dosimeters.
Step-by-step explanation:
The device that would NOT be used for the detection or collection of radiological material among the options provided is a spectrophotometer. The other three devices listed are all commonly used for this purpose:
- A Geiger-Muller counter detects and measures ionizing radiation by ionizing the gas inside a tube, which is then detected.
- A scintillation detector uses a material that emits light when excited by ionizing radiation, which is then measured.
- A dosimeter measures the ionizing radiation exposure, typically for personal safety monitoring.
In contrast, a spectrophotometer is used to measure the intensity of light in a part of the spectrum, specifically as it is absorbed or transmitted by a sample, usually in chemical analysis, and is not designed to detect radiological material.