Testing of the LR-115 Kodak-Pathé red dyed cellulose nitrate for alpha particle detection.
1975
C Costa-Ribeiro, and
N Lobão
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D010781
Photography
Method of making images on a sensitized surface by exposure to light or other radiant energy.
Photographies
D011834
Radiation Monitoring
The observation, either continuously or at intervals, of the levels of radiation in a given area, generally for the purpose of assuring that they have not exceeded prescribed amounts or, in case of radiation already present in the area, assuring that the levels have returned to those meeting acceptable safety standards.
Monitoring, Radiation
D011886
Radon
A naturally radioactive element with atomic symbol Rn, and atomic number 86. It is a member of the noble gas family found in soil, and is released during the decay of RADIUM.
Actinon,Thoron (Element)
D000512
Alpha Particles
Positively charged particles composed of two protons and two NEUTRONS, i.e. equivalent to HELIUM nuclei, which are emitted during disintegration of heavy ISOTOPES. Alpha rays have very strong ionizing power, but weak penetrability.