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A high resolution semiconductor detector for applications in spaceNuclear radiation detectors with volumes of approximately 1 cu cm was fabricated from single crystals of germanium-silicon alloy containing as much as 20 weight percent germanium. The properties of these detectors were investigated and will be discussed. Tests reveal that the gamma ray photoelectric peak efficiency of an alloy detector with only 12 weight percent germanium is approximately 4 times that of a silicon detector of equal volume. The room temperature roomure appears to be a good possibility. Storage for long periods at room temperature does not seem to adversely affect these devices. The results of preliminary radiation damage experiments suggest that the alloy detectors possess a radiation damage resistance far greater than that of silicon.
Document ID
19720010048
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Alexander, P.
(Teledyne Isotopes Westwood, NJ, United States)
Shulman, H.
(Teledyne Isotopes Westwood, NJ, United States)
Date Acquired
August 6, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1972
Publication Information
Publication: NASA, Washington Proc. of the Natl. Symp. on Nat. and Manmade Radiation in Space
Subject Category
Instrumentation And Photography
Accession Number
72N17698
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: DASA01-70-C-0040
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS1-6654
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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