Published May 15, 1976 | Version v1
Journal article

A permanently sealed multiwire proportional chamber with two-dimensional readout for X-ray applications in the region 20-60 keV

  • 1. Institute of Nuclear Physics, Krakow (Poland)
  • 2. Institute of Physics and Nuclear Techniques, Krakow (Poland)

Description

The construction and performance of a small (15 x 15cm2) MWPC with two-dimensional readout are described. Its volume is vacuum-pumped filled with a Xe + Kr +H2 mixture and then permanently sealed. The counter has been working for several months after filling, with no visible change in its parameters. Owing to the xenon filling, efficient detection (ca.20%) and a spatial resolution of ca. 4 x 4 mm2 are observed for the 60 keV241Am line, through its escape peak. (Auth.)

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Journal Title
Nuclear Instruments and Methods
Journal Volume
135
Journal Issue
1
Series
Nucl. Instrum. Methods.
Journal Page Range
197-202
ISSN
0029-554X

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