IMPROVED SOLID STATE RADIATION DETECTOR.

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Abstract:

Silicon diode structures were investigated as solid state gamma radiation detectors. The specific areas of effort were 1 To study and demonstrate the feasibility of utilization of a silicon P-N junction as a gamma-ray detec tor 2 To study the attainable response charac teristics of gamma-ray instrument which incorpo rates a silicon P-N junction as a sensing ele ment 3 To determine the best type or types of diode structure for use as a gamma-ray detector and 4 To develop a solid state monitoring instrument solid state detector diode plus associated instrument electronics which will meet the general OCD instrument specifications. The investigation was quite successful in each of the areas. Author

Author(s):
Shaikh, M. S. ; Feber, R. R. ; Keller, E. L. ; Malmberg, P. R.
Author Organization(s):
WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORP YOUNGWOOD PA
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.,
Annotation:
Silicon diode structures on solid state gamma radiation detectors.
Pagination:
0141

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Contract/Grant Number(s):
OCDS OS62 70
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
Advanced Electronics
Descriptor(s):
*GAMMA RAYS, *RADIATION MEASURING INSTRUMENTS, DETECTION, SOLID STATE PHYSICS, SILICON, SEMICONDUCTOR DIODES, PREAMPLIFIERS, PULSE AMPLIFIERS
Report Date:
1963 Apr 22