Theoretical calculation of SSNTD response for radon measurements and optimum diffusion chambers dimensions

M. Mansy; M.A. Sharaf; H.M. Eissa; S.U. El-Kamees; M. Abo-Elmagd

doi:10.1016/j.radmeas.2005.04.004

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Theoretical calculation of SSNTD response for radon measurements and optimum diffusion chambers dimensions

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Theoretical calculation of SSNTD response for radon measurements and optimum diffusion chambers dimensions

M. Mansy, M.A. Sharaf, H.M. Eissa, S.U. El-Kamees and M. Abo-Elmagd

Radiation measurements, Vol.41(2), pp.222-228

01/02/2006

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radmeas.2005.04.004

Abstract

Diffusion chamber

Membrane

Polonium isotopes

Radon

SSNTD response

Theoretical calculation

The response of some SSNTDs was calculated theoretically taking into consideration the major parameters that affect them. These parameters are related to the behavior of alpha emitters, the detectors types and the used diffusion chambers. The obtained results showed that the response of the filtered CR-39 detector is about 5 times higher than that of the LR-115 detector and more than 6 times higher in case of bare track detectors. This calculation was used to determine the optimum diffusion chamber dimensions with experimental verification for different diffusion chambers. The cup of 3 cm radius and 5 cm height gives a good agreement with the theoretical value.

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Title: Theoretical calculation of SSNTD response for radon measurements and optimum diffusion chambers dimensions
Creators - without role: M. Mansy - National Institute of Standards
M.A. Sharaf - National Institute of Standards
H.M. Eissa - National Institute of Standards
S.U. El-Kamees - Ain Shams University
M. Abo-Elmagd - National Institute of Standards
Publication Details: Radiation measurements, Vol.41(2), pp.222-228
Publisher: Elsevier Ltd
Identifiers: 9910998908331
Academic Unit: Taif University
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article