A transister quenching circuit for Geiger counter tubes

Author

Andrew M. Simko

Publication Date

6-1-1963

Abstract

This thesis attempt to provide a solution to a basic problem inherent in the operation of Geiger-Mueller counting tubes, that is, reduction of the insensitive time, or “dead time”, following the discharge. Many researchers, using various quenching gases for internal quenching and various vacuum tube circuits for external quenching, have succeeded in reducing the “dead time” significantly. Reduction of the insensitive time provides more efficient and accurate counting. The solutions presented in this thesis utilize transistor circuits instead of vacuum tube circuits for external quenching. In an extensive research of current literature, no attempts to transistorize a quenching circuit could be found.

Degree Name

Physics

Level of Degree

Masters

Department Name

Physics & Astronomy

First Committee Member (Chair)

Victor H. Regener

Second Committee Member

Christopher Pratt Leavitt

Third Committee Member

Roy Thomas

Language

English

Document Type

Thesis

Recommended Citation

Simko, Andrew M.. "A transister quenching circuit for Geiger counter tubes." (1963). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/phyc_etds/159