FURTHER DEVELOPMENT OF MICROWAVE GAMMA-RAY ION CHAMBER
Abstract
A microwave gamma-ray ion chamber has been developed that measures gamma radiation from 10 to the 6th to 10 to the 10th power ergs per gram-hour (carbon) in the presence of a neutron flux of 10 to the 10th power neutrons per square cm per second. This analysis discusses the choice of materials, development of a unique vacuum system, and fabrication of chambers suitable for operation at temperatures to 500 C in a high neutron flux. Data are presented on the response of an ion chamber to various ratios of incident gamma, thermal neutron, and fast neutron fluxes. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1961
- Accession Number
- AD0268993
Entities
People
- J.w. Aichroth
- K.c. Speh
- R.l. Sleven