LIMITATIONS OF THE PAIRED-DETECTOR TECHNIQUE,
Abstract
The use of paired detectors to measure time-resolved gamma ray exposure rates and fast neutron flux densities is described. Errors in determining detector sensitivities and measuring detector currents for a given calibation and measurement precision limit this technique to radiation fields defined by certain neutron-to-gamma ratios. The errors in the measured exposure rate and flux density are calculated both generally and for the specific case where the errors in a given type of measurement are assumed to be similar. A FORTRAN computer program is given to assist in data reduction for a linear detector system or one employing a logarithmic current amplifier. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1968
- Accession Number
- AD0668655
Entities
People
- Lynwood P. Randolph
Organizations
- Harry Diamond Laboratories