Pencil-shaped radiation detection ionization chamber

Patent · Tue Jul 31 00:00:00 EDT 1979

OSTI ID:5683699

Suzuki, A

A radiation detection ionization chamber is described. It consists of an elongated cylindrical pencil-shaped tubing forming an outer wall of the chamber and a center electrode disposed along the major axis of the tubing. The length of the chamber is substantially greater than the diameter. A cable connecting portion at one end of the chamber is provided for connecting the chamber to a triaxial cable. An end support portion is connected at the other end of the chamber for supporting and tensioning the center electrode. 17 claims.

• Assignee: Capintec Inc.
• Patent Number(s): US 4163152
• OSTI ID: 5683699
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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CABLES
CAT SCANNING
COMPUTERS
CONDUCTOR DEVICES
CONNECTORS
CYLINDERS
DESIGN
DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES
ELECTRIC CABLES
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS
ELONGATION
EQUIPMENT
IONIZATION CHAMBERS
MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
PHOTON TRANSMISSION SCANNING
RADIATION DETECTORS
RADIATION SOURCES
TIMING CIRCUITS
TOMOGRAPHY
WALLS
X-RAY EQUIPMENT
X-RAY SOURCES