DocumentCode :
1231724
Title :
Crystal Counters
Author :
Hofstadter, Robert
Author_Institution :
Palmer Physical Laboratory, Princeton University, Princeton, N.J.
Volume :
38
Issue :
7
fYear :
1950
fDate :
7/1/1950 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage :
726
Lastpage :
740
Abstract :
This paper gives a general account of the recently discovered conduction type counters. Among the topics discussed are: The nature of the counting phenomenon, preparation of crystals, types of useful crystals, experimental technique, polarization, speed, limitations and comparisons with other types of counters.
Keywords :
Beta rays; Counting circuits; Crystals; Electrodes; Electron traps; Insulation life; Ionization chambers; Particle tracking; Radiation detectors; Solids;
fLanguage :
English
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IRE
Publisher :
ieee
ISSN :
0096-8390
Type :
jour
DOI :
10.1109/JRPROC.1950.233431
Filename :
1701312
Link To Document :
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