MEASUREMENT OF X-RAY PULSES BY CHEMICAL MEANS,
Abstract
This report describes a technique for measuring the size and shape of an X- or gamma-ray pulse. The technique is based on water and dilute aqueous solutions that, when irradiated, produce the hydrated electron, e(aq)(-), a short-lived, transient ion with an intense optical absorption spectrum. Measurements of the intensity of red light transmitted through the irradiated sample are directly correlated to radiation intensity. Resolving time of the system is in the nanosecond range. The technique is shown to be feasible and may have application at pulsed accelerator facilities and at nuclear weapons tests. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1968
- Accession Number
- AD0678581
Entities
People
- James E. Fanning Jr.
- Nathan Klein
- Thomas L. Smith