MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS FOR HIGH LEVEL DOSIMETRY

Technical Report · Fri Oct 31 04:00:00 EST 1958

OSTI ID:4315856

Hart, E J; Koch, H W; Petree, B; Schulman, J H; Taimuty, S I; Wyckoff, H O

A variety of dosimetric problems are involved in the investigation and practical utilization of gamma-ray and electroc-beam doses of high levels. The dose levels considered in this report are 10/sup 4/ to 10/sup 7/ rads. Within this range, the response of the dosimetric device should be independent of dose rate, independent of the radiation energy, and independent of temperature over a considerable interval above and below room temperature. Other necessary of desirable features include: a high degree of reproducibility; stability of the dose indication with time; simplicity of preparation, maintenance, and use; small volume; long shelf life; and low cost. The relative importance of these requirements and the accuracy demanded will depend also on the precise use of the device as a primary standard, a secondary working standard, a production monitor device, or as a simple 'go-no-go'' indicator. The principles ef calorimetric, ionization, chemical, and solid state dosimeters are outlined and the advantages and limitations of each method are summarized. (auth)

• Research Organization: Argonne National Lab., Lemont, Ill.; National Bureau of Standards, Washington, D.C.; Naval Research Lab., Washington, D.C.; Stanford Research Inst., Menlo Park, Calif.
• NSA Number: NSA-12-014931
• OSTI ID: 4315856
• Report Number(s): A/CONF.15/P/1927
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: English

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CALORIMETERS
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IONIZATION CHAMBERS
MAINTENANCE
MONITORING
PHYSICS
PREPARATION
SOLIDS
STABILITY
STANDARDS
TEMPERATURE
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