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Self-quenching streamer discharge in a wire chamber

Journal Article · · Sov. J. Particles Nucl. (Engl. Transl.); (United States)
OSTI ID:6796893
A summary is given of the investigation of a new mode of operation of a wire chamber involving a self-quenching streamer discharge. The history of the question is briefly discussed. The main characteristics of the self-quenching mode and the influence of the composition and pressure of the gas mixture and the geometrical parameters of the chamber on the characteristics are described. The mechanism of a self-quenching streamer discharge is analyzed. Detectors working in this mode are described, and the prospects for its future use are discussed.
Research Organization:
Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, Dubna
OSTI ID:
6796893
Journal Information:
Sov. J. Particles Nucl. (Engl. Transl.); (United States), Journal Name: Sov. J. Particles Nucl. (Engl. Transl.); (United States) Vol. 13:3; ISSN SJPNA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English