IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO RADIATION DETECTORS

Patent · Sun Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1964

OSTI ID:4085979

Freck, D V

A solid-state radiation detection instrument is described that comprises a p-n semiconductor, a Peltier cooling device in thermal contact with the semiconductor element, and a heat absorber in thermal contact with the Peltier cooling device. Improvement in energy resolution is accomplished. (R.E.U.)

• Research Organization: Originating Research Org. not identified
• NSA Number: NSA-18-014289
• OSTI ID: 4085979
• Report Number(s): GB 951072
• Resource Relation: Patent File Date: 1961 Jun 01; Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-64
• Country of Publication: United Kingdom
• Language: English

Related Subjects

INSTRUMENTATION
ABSORPTION
COOLING
ENERGY
PELTIER EFFECT
PERFORMANCE
RADIATION DETECTORS
RESOLUTION
SEMICONDUCTORS
THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY
THERMAL RADIATION