NBS (National Bureau of Standards) measurement services: alpha-particle calibrations. Final report

Technical Report · Wed Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1987

OSTI ID:5321539

Hutchinson, J M.R.

This document describes the alpha-particle calibration services offered by the Radioactivity Group of the National Bureau of Standards (NBS) (Scheduled Calibrations; 43030C and 43040C; formerly 8.2H and 8.2I). The fundamental measurement quantities are defined, the measurement approach is described (or reviewed), and the operating procedures are described from the point of view of the calibration technician or metrologist. The measurement uncertainties, and how they are estimated, are described. Methods for maintaining and assessing quality control, e.g., international comparisons, MQA programs, etc. are also briefly reviewed.

• Research Organization: National Bureau of Standards, Washington, DC (USA). Center for Radiation Research
• OSTI ID: 5321539
• Report Number(s): PB-88-168620/XAB; NBS/SP-250/5
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

440101* -- Radiation Instrumentation-- General Detectors or Monitors & Radiometric Instruments
46 INSTRUMENTATION RELATED TO NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
ALPHA DETECTION
CALIBRATION
CHARGED PARTICLE DETECTION
DETECTION
DOCUMENT TYPES
MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
PROGRESS REPORT
PROPORTIONAL COUNTERS
RADIATION DETECTION
RADIATION DETECTORS
RADIOACTIVITY
SCINTILLATION COUNTERS
STANDARDS