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The Dead Time of a G.M. Counter Tube

Authors :
Brinkman, G. A.
Source :
Radiochimica Acta; October 1963, Vol. 2 Issue: 1 p41-46, 6p
Publication Year :
1963

Abstract

In this article it will be proved that the commonly used formula for dead time corrections :[xxx] (Ν' is the true and Ν the measured count rate, r the dead time) is correct for a G.M.-counter tube and also for high count-rates. However τ seem to be a function of N.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00338230
Volume :
2
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Radiochimica Acta
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs32288629
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1524/ract.1963.2.1.41