Radiant energy – Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling – Including a radiant energy responsive gas discharge device
Reexamination Certificate
2008-07-18
2010-12-28
Porta, David P (Department: 2884)
Radiant energy
Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling
Including a radiant energy responsive gas discharge device
Reexamination Certificate
active
07858949
ABSTRACT:
The present invention includes a high-energy detector having a cathode chamber, a support member, and anode segments. The cathode chamber extends along a longitudinal axis. The support member is fixed within the cathode chamber and extends from the first end of the cathode chamber to the second end of the cathode chamber. The anode segments are supported by the support member and are spaced along the longitudinal surface of the support member. The anode segments are configured to generate at least a first electrical signal in response to electrons impinging thereon.
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Bolotnikov Aleksey E.
Mahler George J.
Smith Graham
Vanier Peter E.
Brookhaven Science Associates LLC
Lee Shun
Porta David P
Price Dorene M.
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