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CAVITY IONIZATION AS A FUNCTION OF WALL MATERIAL

Journal Article · · J. Research Natl. Bur. Standards
DOI:https://doi.org/10.6028/jres.060.028· OSTI ID:4341992

A study has been made of the ionization vdtnn a flat cavity chamber under irradiation by x- and gamma rays in the energy region 38 to 1,250 kilovolts effective (kev). Chamber walls were made of carbon, aluminum, copper, tin, and lead, and the wall separation was varied from 0.5 to 10 millimeters. Results are compared with cavity theory. (auth)

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-12-008607
OSTI ID:
4341992
Journal Information:
J. Research Natl. Bur. Standards, Journal Name: J. Research Natl. Bur. Standards Vol. Vol: 60
Country of Publication:
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Language:
English

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