A FERROELECTRIC GAMMA-RAY SPECTROMETER,

Abstract

One of the highest priority requirements in the field of initial radiation measurements is the development of instrumentation to measure the initial gamma-ray spectrum. The need for spectral measurements is paramount for the evaluation and correlation of various systems response. However, recent developments in the use of ferroelectric materials as radiation detectors have made them prime candidates for the solution of this problem. Specifically, ferroelectric radiation detectors exhibit such desirable characteristics as dose-rate independence, simplicity, small size, ruggedness, ability to withstand very high total doses, and, except for readout, they do not require auxiliary electronic equipment such as amplifiers and power supplies. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1968
Accession Number
AD0837149

Entities

People

  • Donald D. Glower
  • John H. Mcneilly

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Communication Equipment
  • Detectors
  • Dose Rate
  • Electronic Equipment
  • Ferroelectric Materials
  • Gamma Ray Spectra
  • Gamma Rays
  • Instrumentation
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Power Supplies
  • Radiation
  • Spectra
  • Spectrometers

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Nuclear and Radiation Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics