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HELIUM-3 DETECTOR [1 record]

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Record 1 2009-11-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Instruments
  • Radiological Physics (Theory and Application)
CONT

³He detectors have higher efficiency because of high neutron absorption cross-section for thermal neutrons and higher possible fill pressures up to 4 atm.

Key term(s)
  • helium-3 detector
  • helium 3 detector

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments scientifiques
  • Physique radiologique et applications
CONT

Les détecteurs à ³He sont, de loin, les plus utilisés pour les mesures neutroniques passives et actives, car ils présentent une excellente efficacité de détection tout en étant relativement insensibles aux rayonnements gamma.

Key term(s)
  • détecteur à hélium-3

Spanish

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