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AN ENCAPSULATED SILICON JUNCTION ALPHA-PARTICLE DETECTOR

Journal Article · · IRE Trans. Nuclear Sci.
The construction of a silicon-diffused junction alpha detector in a form which allows complete encapsulation and protection of the junction edge and which preserves a good geometry is described. The unit is inherently shielded from electrical pickup, and is shielded from ambient light by a thin metallic film over the sensitive surface. A modified form of the same encapsulation was used for large area units of 2 cm/sup 2/ suitable for contamination monitoring. Measurements of energy resolution and other characteristics are reported for units of sensitive area 5 mm/sup 2/, 20 mm/sup 2/, and 200 mm/sup 2/. (auth)
Research Organization:
Radio Corp. of America, Montreal
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-14-025720
OSTI ID:
4127997
Journal Information:
IRE Trans. Nuclear Sci., Journal Name: IRE Trans. Nuclear Sci. Vol. Vol: NS-7, No. 2-3
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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