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Dynamic radioactive particle source

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1054085
A method and apparatus for providing a timed, synchronized dynamic alpha or beta particle source for testing the response of continuous air monitors (CAMs) for airborne alpha or beta emitters is provided. The method includes providing a radioactive source; placing the radioactive source inside the detection volume of a CAM; and introducing an alpha or beta-emitting isotope while the CAM is in a normal functioning mode.
Research Organization:
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC52-06NA25396
Assignee:
Los Alamos National Security, LLC (Lol Alamos, NM)
Patent Number(s):
8,207,490
Application Number:
12/433,503
OSTI ID:
1054085
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

References (3)

Radon and radon progeny measurements journal September 1991
A CAM Sampler for Collecting and Assessing Alpha-emitting Aerosol Particles journal January 1991
A Continuous Sampler With Background Suppression For Monitoring Alpha-emitting Aerosol Particles journal January 1992