A LOW ENERGY BETA PROBE

Technical Report · Tue Nov 01 00:00:00 EST 1960

OSTI ID:4085555

Perry, K E.G.; Bishop, R A

A probe (A.E.R.E. type 1667) was designed for the detection and measurement of low-energy beta radiation. The probe has an efficiency of 14% for C/sup 14/ and 28% for Sr/sup 90/ The detecting area is over a 5-in.-diam. circle and the design is suitable for use with most standard ratemeters. (auth)

• Research Organization: United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority. Research Group. Atomic Energy Research Establishment, Harwell, Berks, England
• NSA Number: NSA-15-005161
• OSTI ID: 4085555
• Report Number(s): AERE-M-771
• Resource Relation: Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-61
• Country of Publication: United Kingdom
• Language: English

Related Subjects

ENGINEERING AND EQUIPMENT
BETA DETECTION
CARBON 14
COUNTERS
EFFICIENCY
MEASURED VALUES
RATE METERS
STRONTIUM 90