CALORIMETRIC IONIZATION DETECTOR

被引:38
作者
LUKE, PN [1 ]
BEEMAN, J [1 ]
GOULDING, FS [1 ]
LABOV, SE [1 ]
SILVER, EH [1 ]
机构
[1] UNIV CALIF LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATL LAB,LIVERMORE,CA 94550
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D O I
10.1016/0168-9002(90)91510-I
中图分类号
TH7 [仪器、仪表];
学科分类号
0804 ; 080401 ; 081102 ;
摘要
A new mode of operation for ionization detectors is described. The amount of ionization produced in a detector is determined by measuring the amount of heat generated during the carrier collection process. Very high detection sensitivities, including single carrier detection, may be achieved at cryogenic temperatures. Results from an experimental device operated at T = 0.3 K are presented. © 1990.
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页码:406 / 409
页数:4
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