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A practical solid-state beta spectrometer

Prevo et al., 1967

Document ID
9842663258301366492
Author
Prevo C
Cate J
Publication year
Publication venue
Nuclear Instruments and Methods

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A system for the rapid and routine measurement of unknown beta-ray energies has been developed. It uses a cooled lithium-drifted silicon detector, and is accurate to within±2% for single-component spectra. Descriptions of the electronic and mechanical systems are …
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