Long Duration Exposure Facility
Abstract
The LDEF satellite carried glass and plastic microstructures in the form of spherical particles. Moreover, the radiation-induced tracks in the CR-39 plastic track detectors yield conical microstructures when the plastic foils are etched in NaOH for extended period. The shape and size of the cone depends on the LET of the incident particle and its angle of incidence. The optical properties of these microstructures are analyzed by elastic and inelastic light scattering. The results of these investigations point to new techniques for neutron dosimetry.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 30, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA235174
Entities
People
- Orapin Wipasuramontin
- Peter J. Mcnulty
Organizations
- Clarkson University