IMPROVED SOLID STATE RADIATION DETECTOR.
Abstract
Silicon diode structures were investigated as solid state gamma radiation detectors. The specific areas of effort were: (1) To study and demonstrate the feasibility of utilization of a silicon P-N junction as a gamma-ray detec tor; (2) To study the attainable response charac teristics of gamma-ray instrument which incorpo rates a silicon P-N junction as a sensing ele ment; (3) To determine the best type or types of diode structure for use as a gamma-ray detector; and (4) To develop a solid state monitoring instrument (solid state detector diode plus associated instrument electronics) which will meet the general OCD instrument specifications. The investigation was quite successful in each of the areas. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 22, 1963
- Accession Number
- AD0412732
Entities
People
- E.l. Keller
- M.s. Shaikh
- P.r. Malmberg
- R.r. Feber
Organizations
- Westinghouse Electric Corporation