Title :
The phosphor-phototube radiation detector
Author :
Cole, D. P. ; Duffy, P. A. ; Hayes, M. E. ; Lusby, W. S. ; Webb, E. L.
Author_Institution :
Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Baltimore, Md.
Abstract :
Ionizing radiation detectors of all types are becoming of increasing importance and the most important types for portable radiation detectors have been ionization chambers and Geiger tubes. Herein is described a new portable detector, the phosphor-phototube type, which is a novel development.
Keywords :
Dark current; Detectors; Electron tubes; Instruments; Phosphors; Photoelectricity; Sensitivity;
Journal_Title :
Electrical Engineering
DOI :
10.1109/EE.1952.6437741
