A Study of Gamma-Ray Photoconductivity in Organic Dielectric Materials

Author

Stanley E. Harrison

Publication Date

Spring 3-14-1962

Abstract

The gamma-ray photoconductivities of polyethylene, polystyrene, polyvinylchloride, polypropylene, Teflon, Nylon, Kel-F, and three thermosetting resins denoted as Epoxy 1478-1, 1478-3, and 1478-22 have been measured. The measurements were made at steady-state gamma-ray intensities ranging from 1.0rad(H₂O)/min to 3.0 x 10⁵ rads(H₂o)/min and at controlled temperatures ranging from 90 degrees Fahrenheit to 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Conductivity changes resulting from the steady-state gamma-ray exposures were measured continuously throughout the exposure and after the exposure. The exposure period was of sufficient duration to allow all samples to achieve an equilibrium conductivity value.

Document Type

Thesis

Language

English

Degree Name

Electrical Engineering

Level of Degree

Masters

Department Name

Electrical and Computer Engineering

First Committee Member (Chair)

W.W. Garmermann

Second Committee Member

None

Third Committee Member

None

Recommended Citation

Harrison, Stanley E.. "A Study of Gamma-Ray Photoconductivity in Organic Dielectric Materials." (1962). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/ece_etds/326