Radioactive Charging Effects with a Dielectric Medium

Abstract
A process is described in which radioactive radiation traverses a solid dielectric medium to charge a collector electrode. This process offers a simple method of studying effects of radiation on matter such as bombardment-induced conductivity, secondary emission, charge soakage, and radiation absorption. Typical data are given. Possible application of this process for the construction of a current or voltage source for use in electronic devices is discussed.

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