Published September 1, 1979 | Version v1
Journal article

A fast spherical avalanche fission detector with intrinsic α-discrimination

  • 1. Kernforschungszentrum Karlsruhe G.m.b.H. (Germany, F.R.). Inst. fuer Angewandte Kernphysik

Description

A spherical avalanche type fission detector is described for fission cross section measurements on highly α-active isotopes. It combines good α-suppression (discrimination factor better than 10-10) and fast timing properties (Δt< approximately 0.2 ns fwhm). The detector works with almost 100% efficiency so that only μg-amounts of sample material are required. (Auth.)

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Journal Title
Nucl. Instrum. Methods
Journal Volume
164
Journal Issue
3
Series
Nucl. Instrum. Methods.
Journal Page Range
439-445
ISSN
0029-554X