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Etch induction time in cellulose nitrate track detectors

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States)
An etch parameter almost unnoticed previously, etch induction time, has been measured in Kodak Pathe cellulose nitrate track detector films using /sup 4/He, /sup 6/Li, /sup 12/C, /sup 14/N, and /sup 16/O ions of known low energy per unit mass for calibration. The etch induction time appears to vary with the parameter (dE/dx)/sub W//sub less-than//sub 1000//Z* where Z* is the effective ion charge and (dE/dx)/sub W//sub less-than//sub 1000/ is the restricted energy loss, calculated for a delta-ray cutoff energy of 1000 eV. (AIP)
Research Organization:
Department of Chemistry and Nuclear Radiation Center, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington 99163
OSTI ID:
7337567
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 37:13; ISSN PRLTA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English