Radiant energy – Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling – Including a radiant energy responsive gas discharge device
Patent
1992-08-21
1994-05-10
Dzierzynski, Paul M.
Radiant energy
Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling
Including a radiant energy responsive gas discharge device
250380, 250253, G01Y 500, G01T 1105
Patent
active
053110250
ABSTRACT:
A fan-less long range alpha detector which operates by using an electrical field between a signal plane and the surface or substance to be monitored for air ions created by collisions with alpha radiation. Without a fan, the detector can operate without the possibility of spreading dust and potential contamination into the atmosphere. A guard plane between the signal plane and the electrically conductive enclosure and maintained at the same voltage as the signal plane, reduces leakage currents. The detector can easily monitor soil, or other solid or liquid surfaces.
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Bounds John A.
MacArthur Duncan W.
Dunn Drew A.
Dzierzynski Paul M.
The Regents of the University of California
Wyrick Milton D.
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