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IMPROVED APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING BREMSSTRAHLUNG RADIATION

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4730857
A source for producing pure bremsstrahlung is designed for use with a thickness-measuring gage. The source comprises a radioisotope emitting both beta rays and gamma rays and a target disposed in the path of the emitted rays and inclined with respect to the path. The target should be of a thickness sufficient to absorb most of the beta rays to produce bremsstrahlung while passing most of the gamma rays, e.g.. 0.050-in.-thick aluminum. The radiation detector for using this bremsstrahlung to measure thickness is disposed in the path of the bremsstrahlung but outside the path of transmitted gamma rays. (D.L.C.)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-17-020338
OSTI ID:
4730857
Report Number(s):
GB 923989
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English

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