Creator:
Griffin, Ryan Hunter
Date:
2008
Abstract:
A passive direct-reading radon monitor utilizing a custom a particle detecting MOS integrated circuit and electrostatic radon progeny concentrator has been designed, built and successfully tested. Experimental results reveal that quantum efficiency for α detection is unity within experimental error. Radon concentrations of 150 Bq/m3 can be detected in 30 hours with ±10% accuracy. This monitor appears suitable for low-cost, high-volume production.
Subject:
Radon -- Measurement
Radon -- Decay
Radon -- Health aspects
Metal oxide semiconductors -- Effect of radiation on
Language:
English
Publisher:
Carleton University
Identifier:
Thesis Degree Name:
Master of Engineering:
M.Eng.
Thesis Degree Level:
Master's
Thesis Degree Discipline:
Engineering, Electrical
Parent Collection:
Theses and Dissertations