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RADIATION COUNTER

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4325489
This patent relates to a radiation counter, and more particularly, to a scintillation counter having high uniform sensitivity over a wide area and capable of measuring alpha, beta, and gamma contamination over wide energy ranges, for use in quickly checking the contami-nation of personnel. Several photomultiplier tubes are disposed in parallel relationship with a light tight housing behind a wall of scintillation material. Mounted within the housing with the photomultipliers are circuit means for producing an audible sound for each pulse detected, and a range selector developing a voltage proportional to the repetition rate of the detected pulses and automatically altering its time constant when the voltage reaches a predetermined value, so that manual range adjustment of associated metering means is not required.
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-12-010265
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2822479
OSTI ID:
4325489
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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