Nuclear Track Image Intensifier (open access)

Nuclear Track Image Intensifier

"The design of the nuclear track intensifier was further analyzed to compare performance with design objectives. A preliminary analysis of the electron optics showed that the tube design suffers a small degree of astigmatism, which is increased in actual tabes by misalignment of parts, One tube was successfully completed and tested. Transit time of electrons from cathode to screen was determined to be 2.5 x 10/sup -8/ sec, 0.5 x 10/sup -8/ sec. Decay characteristics of several standard phosphors were measured. In the phosphor development phase, a latin square test was designed to evaluate combinations of thallium-activated rubidium iodide and cesium iodide phosphors under various evaporating conditions. Data were taken on various tests and analyzed statistically. On target samples submitted for tube evaluation, a reaction, which reduced light output, occurred between the aluminum and phosphor during vacuum bake. Oue image tube prepared with an alkali iodide mixture showed 10 to 25% improvement in screen resolution as compared to a P-11 screen."
Date: December 30, 1960
Creator: DesRochers, R. D.; Stern, H. A. & Ezard, L. A.
System: The UNT Digital Library