Detection of Alpha Particle Interactions Using the Track Etch Technique.
Abstract
In this thesis the author developed and set up experimental procedures and methodologies for detection of low energy alpha particles using the track etch technique. Three track etch materials, lexan polycarbonate, cellulose nitrate, and CR-39, were exposed to various energy alpha particles. The exposure resulted in the formation of atomic scale damage tracks within each material. Because the damage tracks were on an atomic scale in size, they could not be optically seen unless enhanced or enlarged by some physical means. Three methods of enhancement were performed on the exposed track etch materials. These methods were chemical etching, electrochemical etching, and a combination of the two. The results indicted that all three etching methods provided adequate enhancement of the alpha damage tracks, thereby showing that low energy charged particles can be detected using the track etch technique. Keywords: data bases.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA167381
Entities
People
- Robert C. Myers
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology