The Neutron Sensitivity of a Geiger Counter.

Abstract

The sensitivity to neutrons of a Far-West GM-1 Geiger counter was measured by finding its response in a radiation field dominated by neutrons. The sensitivity to neutrons is only about 0.3 percent of its response to gamma rays. jg

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1995
Accession Number
ADA293720

Entities

People

  • Craig R. Heimbach

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Calibration
  • Counters
  • Detectors
  • Gamma Ray Spectra
  • Gamma Rays
  • Geiger Counters
  • Measurement
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Neutron Spectrum
  • Neutrons
  • Radiation
  • Sensitivity
  • Spectra
  • Technical Information Centers
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Nuclear and Radiation Engineering.