Nuclear Beta Spectroscopy Using Solid State Detectors

Author: Trischuk, John Michael

Year: 1967

Degree: Dissertation (Ph.D.)

Advisor: Boehm, Felix H.

Committee Member: Unknown, Unknown

Option: Physics

DOI: 10.7907/VYD6-KK91

Abstract

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The beta decay shape factor of the 4.8 minute isotope Tl[^207] is measured to be (.0423 ? .0006)(1 + (.024 ? .010)W) using solid state detectors. The result is interpreted in terms of the shell model. The properties of the solid state beta spectrometer are described.

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