The preparation and operation of lithium drift germanium detectors
Lithium drifted germanium detectors have been prepared for use as high resolution gamma ray spectrometers. The fabrication procedure and the problems which can arise during preparation are discussed in detail. Using the techniques described, germanium detectors having the following characteristics w...
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Language: | English |
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University of British Columbia
2011
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Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/2429/36563 |
Summary: | Lithium drifted germanium detectors have been prepared for use as high resolution gamma ray spectrometers. The fabrication procedure and the problems which can arise during preparation are discussed in detail. Using the techniques described, germanium detectors having the following characteristics were prepared.
Active Volume 1.0 cm³ 0.5 cm³ 2.0 cm³ 1.7 cm³
Total Resolution at 661 keV 5.0 KeV 4.0 KeV 4.0 KeV 2.9 KeV === Science, Faculty of === Physics and Astronomy, Department of === Graduate |
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