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
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