Gamma radiation field intensity meter
Patent
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OSTI ID:119055
A gamma radiation intensity meter measures dose rate of a radiation field. The gamma radiation intensity meter includes a tritium battery emitting beta rays generating a current which is essentially constant. Dose rate is correlated to an amount of movement of an electroscope element charged by the tritium battery. Ionizing radiation decreases the voltage at the element and causes movement. A bleed resistor is coupled between the electroscope support element or electrode and the ionization chamber wall electrode. 4 figs.
- Research Organization:
- Lockheed Martin Energy Syst Inc
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-84OR21400
- Assignee:
- Martin Marietta Energy Systems, Inc., Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
- Patent Number(s):
- US 5,459,366/A/
- Application Number:
- PAN: 8-258,003
- OSTI ID:
- 119055
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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