Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Changes In The Carrying Amount Of Goodwill, By Reportable Segment) (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2016 USD ($)
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 99,140
Accumulated Impairment losses	(64,068)
Goodwill	35,072
Effects of foreign currency - Goodwill	(693)
Effects of foreign currency - Accumulated impairment losses	769
Decrease related to dispositions - Goodwill	(64,743)
Decrease related to dispositions - Accumulated impairment losses	63,299
Goodwill	33,704
Goodwill	33,704
Radiation Measurement [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	11,002
Goodwill	11,002
Effects of foreign currency - Goodwill	91
Goodwill	11,093
Goodwill	11,093
Medical Physics [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	22,611
Goodwill	22,611
Goodwill	22,611
Goodwill	22,611
Medical Products [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	65,527
Accumulated Impairment losses	(64,068)
Goodwill	1,459
Effects of foreign currency - Goodwill	(784)
Effects of foreign currency - Accumulated impairment losses	769
Decrease related to dispositions - Goodwill	(64,743)
Decrease related to dispositions - Accumulated impairment losses	$ 63,299

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