Method for detecting high-energy radiation using low voltage optimized ion chamber
US8415638B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 6, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01T1/185
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for measuring high-energy radiation flux, comprising applying a low voltage to electrodes in an ion chamber filled with a fluid capable of forming ions through the interaction of the fluid with high energy radiation; measuring an ion current signal related to an ion current induced by the low voltage; determining a leakage current; determining a gain; determining a magnitude of the high-energy radiation flux based on the ion current signal, gain, and leakage current; and outputting the result of the magnitude of the high-energy radiation flux.
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