Radiation detector using point contact transistors designed and built at Harwell

Radiation detector using point contact transistors designed and

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Radiation detector using point contact transistors designed and built at Harwell, 1952-1953. Meter made by Sangamo Weston Ltd, Enfield, model S186, and calibrated 0 - 500 rontgens/hr

Details

Category:
Nuclear Energy
Object Number:
1986-682
Materials:
aluminium (metal), brass (copper, zinc alloy), plastic (unidentified), electronic components and copper (metal)
Measurements:
overall: 65 mm x 190 mm x 60 mm, 0.94 kg
type:
radiation detector
credit:
Atomic Energy Research Establishment, Harwell.