RC-encoding for position-sensitive proportional counters using low-resistance, metal-wire anode and active load capacitance
Journal Article
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· Rev. Sci. Instrum.; (United States)
We developed a feedback-stabilized, active load-capacitance to use low-resistance, metal-wire anodes in RC-line encoded, position-sensitive proportional counters (PSPCs) of any length. A 12-cm-long experimental PSPC was tested using a 12-..mu..m-diam Nichrome wire anode and an approx.21 pF active load capacitance. The spatial sensitivity and resolution are equivalent to those of similar PSPC with a carbon-coated quartz anode; but the ruggedness, ease of handling, and stability at high count rates are distinct advantages of the metal-wire anode.
- Research Organization:
- Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37830
- OSTI ID:
- 6456579
- Journal Information:
- Rev. Sci. Instrum.; (United States), Vol. 50:3
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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