Abstract
The detection of beta radiation and of most of the other forms of ionizing radiation is based on the demonstration of the ionization of the particles along their path. If this ionization is to be observable, the path of the particles must lie within the radiation detector.
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© 1971 Philips’ Gloeilampenfabrieken, Eindhoven
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Venverloo, L.A.J. (1971). Radiation Detectors. In: Practical Measuring Techniques for Beta Radiation. Philips Technical Library. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-01315-9_3
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