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Space-Charge Neutralization and Negative Resistance in Thermionic Diodes Containing Radioactive Krypton

Journal Article · · Journal of Applied Physics
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1728566· OSTI ID:4773779
Anode current-voltage characteristics of gas-filled thermionic diodes containing fission-product krypton were compared with characteristics of the same tubes containing natural kryPton. Significant increases in current were observed in the diodes when radioactive krypton was substituted for natural krypton at pressures in the range of 20 to 340 mm Hg. In addition, diodes containing radioactive krypton displayed negative resistance. (auth)
Research Organization:
Union Carbide Corp., Parma, Ohio
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-16-033609
OSTI ID:
4773779
Journal Information:
Journal of Applied Physics, Journal Name: Journal of Applied Physics Journal Issue: 10 Vol. 33; ISSN JAPIAU; ISSN 0021-8979
Publisher:
American Institute of Physics (AIP)
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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