ISSN:
1572-9540
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract A gas flow proportional counter has been constructed for operation between 100K and 400K without the need for an evacuated cryostat. The detector is temperature controlled and may be used for detecting conversion electrons or X-rays. Six different gases, pure He, He/1%CH4, He/5%CH4, He/10%CH4, He/5%Co, and Ar/5%CH4 have been investigated in order to obtain maximum efficiency and reliability of operation. At room temperature and above, all gases are suitable. At low temperatures, He/5%Co is the most suitable for electron detection, For X-ray detection, Ar/5%CH4 is suitable over the entire temperature range.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02399510