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On the application of a liquid-dielectric ionization chamber to /sup 252/ Cf dosimetry

Journal Article · · Med. Phys.; (United States)
OSTI ID:7137559
Our investigations of an iso-octane-filled liquid-dielectric ionization chamber indicate that this dosimeter is well suited for the measurement of dose distributions at distances close to /sup 252/Cf interstitial implant sources. Initial research has shown that such an instrument provides good discrimination between the radiation components of a mixed field and possesses excellent sensitivity. Calculations indicate that iso-octane will yield a neutron and ..gamma..-ray dose response independent of energy over a major part of the /sup 252/Cf spectral range, while transmission measurements have demonstrated that the liquid causes little perturbation of the radiation field. (AIP)
Research Organization:
Department of Radiology and The Franklin McLean Memorial Research Institute, The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
OSTI ID:
7137559
Journal Information:
Med. Phys.; (United States), Journal Name: Med. Phys.; (United States) Vol. 3:6; ISSN MPHYA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English