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Ruggedized alpha radiation detector. [Durability]

Conference ·
OSTI ID:6943422
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The objective of this project is to develop an alpha radiation scintillation detector with an entrance window more rugged than conventional types. A new technique for micromachining thin silicon windows has been implemented. Optically clear epoxy is used to couple the scintillator material to a glass light pipe and to give support to the thin portions of the silicon window. Tests indicate overall efficiency is comparable with conventional Mylar window detectors. 3 refs.

Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-84OR21400
OSTI ID:
6943422
Report Number(s):
CONF-881103-12; ON: DE89003106
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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Related Subjects

440101* -- Radiation Instrumentation-- General Detectors or Monitors & Radiometric Instruments
46 INSTRUMENTATION RELATED TO NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
ALPHA DETECTION
CHARGED PARTICLE DETECTION
DESIGN
DETECTION
EFFICIENCY
ELEMENTS
FABRICATION
MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
OPENINGS
PHOTOMULTIPLIERS
PHOTOTUBES
RADIATION DETECTION
RADIATION DETECTORS
SCINTILLATION COUNTERS
SEMIMETALS
SILICON
WINDOWS