Single and double grid long-range alpha detectors
Abstract
Alpha particle detectors capable of detecting alpha radiation from distant sources. In one embodiment, a voltage is generated in a single electrically conductive grid while a fan draws air containing air molecules ionized by alpha particles through an air passage and across the conductive grid. The current in the conductive grid can be detected and used for measurement or alarm. Another embodiment builds on this concept and provides an additional grid so that air ions of both polarities can be detected. The detector can be used in many applications, such as for pipe or duct, tank, or soil sample monitoring.
- Inventors:
- Issue Date:
- OSTI Identifier:
- 6212411
- Patent Number(s):
- 5194737
- Application Number:
- PPN: US 7-773002
- Assignee:
- Univ. of California Patent, Trademark and Copyright Office, Alameda, CA (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-36
- Resource Type:
- Patent
- Resource Relation:
- Patent File Date: 8 Oct 1991
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
- Subject:
- 46 INSTRUMENTATION RELATED TO NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; ALPHA DETECTION; RADIATION DETECTORS; DESIGN; AIR FLOW; ALARM SYSTEMS; ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS; ELECTRIC POTENTIAL; IONIZATION; MOLECULES; USES; CHARGED PARTICLE DETECTION; DETECTION; FLUID FLOW; GAS FLOW; MEASURING INSTRUMENTS; RADIATION DETECTION; 440101* - Radiation Instrumentation- General Detectors or Monitors & Radiometric Instruments
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MacArthur, D W, and Allander, K S. Single and double grid long-range alpha detectors. United States: N. p., 1993.
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abstractNote = {Alpha particle detectors capable of detecting alpha radiation from distant sources. In one embodiment, a voltage is generated in a single electrically conductive grid while a fan draws air containing air molecules ionized by alpha particles through an air passage and across the conductive grid. The current in the conductive grid can be detected and used for measurement or alarm. Another embodiment builds on this concept and provides an additional grid so that air ions of both polarities can be detected. The detector can be used in many applications, such as for pipe or duct, tank, or soil sample monitoring.},
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