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The Effects of Steady State and Pulsed Nuclear Radiation on GaAs Tunnel Diodes

Journal Article · · IRE Transactions on Nuclear Science
Studies were made on the utility of gallium arsenide tunnel diodes for equipment which must operate in both reactor and nuclear weapon environments. The results of experiments to determine the effects of radiation produced by steady-state and pulsed nuclear reactor on experimental tunnel diodes are described and compared with the theory governing tunnel diode behavior, lt was concluded that current densities of at least 500 amp/cm3 should be maintained to minimize radiation effects, Results are presented in graph form. (M.C.G.)
Research Organization:
International Business Machines Corp., Owego, N.Y.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-16-015989
OSTI ID:
4791943
Journal Information:
IRE Transactions on Nuclear Science, Journal Name: IRE Transactions on Nuclear Science Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 9; ISSN 0096-2015
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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