PULSED GAMMA INITIATION OF BREAKDOWN IN GAS TUBES

Abstract

Miniature cold-cathode diodes of the GE XD series were subjected to pulses of gamma radiation from the electron linear-acceleration (linac) facility to determine under laboratory conditions the values of gamma dose and dose rate required to initiated breakdown in the diodes at different bias voltages. Elapsed time between gamma pulse onset and diode breakdown was measured. Curves are presented of the relationship between gamma dose and diode breakdown as a function of diode voltage. The data are compared with similar data taken in Operation Plumbbob (Nevada 1957). the results show that each of the diodes tested is applicable to nuclear-proofing devices with corresponding operating voltage range.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 10, 1961
Accession Number
AD0260821

Entities

People

  • Alan J. Talbert
  • Neil D. Wilkin

Organizations

  • Harry Diamond Laboratories

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Diodes
  • Dose Rate
  • Dosimetry
  • Electron Beams
  • Electron Tubes
  • Electronic Components
  • Electrons
  • Explosions
  • Gamma Rays
  • Ionizing Radiation
  • Linear Accelerators
  • Munitions
  • Nuclear Explosions
  • Nuclear Radiation
  • Nuclear Weapons
  • Radiation
  • Radiation Effects

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electronics Engineering
  • Nuclear and Radiation Engineering.
  • Plasma Physics.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics