A REVIEW OF TIME-LAG MEASUREMENTS IN GEIGER COUNTERS

Abstract

The 3 causes of delays in Geiger counters are discussed. They include the electron transit time formed in the initial ionizing event from its place of origin to the avalanche region, the time for the discharge to spread along the length of the wire, and the time required for the positive ion sheath to drift far enough from the central wire to permit formation of a large enough pulse for detection. Various experimenters are cited with detailed comparisons of their experimental procedures and results. A discussion of the long transit lags due to negative ions is included.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1953
Accession Number
AD0012123

Entities

People

  • Joseph Agresta

Organizations

  • New York University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Atomic Spectra
  • Atoms
  • Beta Particles
  • Buildings And Structures
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Electron Mobility
  • Electrons
  • Free Electrons
  • Geiger Counters
  • High Gain
  • Intervals
  • Measurement
  • Mobility
  • Probability
  • Time Intervals

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Control Systems Engineering.
  • Nuclear and Radiation Engineering.
  • Pulsed Power and Plasma Physics.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics