Canister cryogenic system for cooling germanium semiconductor detectors in borehole and marine probes
Nuclear Instruments and Methods
By: G. R. Boynton
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Abstract
High resolution intrinsic and lithium-drifted germanium gamma-ray detectors operate at about 77–90 K. A cryostat for borehole and marine applications has been designed that makes use of prefrozen propane canisters. Uses of such canisters simplifies cryostat construction, and the rapid exchange of canisters greatly reduces the time required to restore the detector to full holding-time capability and enhances the safety of a field operation where high-intensity 252Cf or other isotopic sources are used. A holding time of 6 h at 86 K was achieved in the laboratory in a simulated borehole probe in which a canister 3.7 cm diameter by 57 cm long was used. Longer holding times can be achieved by larger volume canisters in marine probes.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Canister cryogenic system for cooling germanium semiconductor detectors in borehole and marine probes |
| Series title | Nuclear Instruments and Methods |
| DOI | 10.1016/0029-554X(75)90216-5 |
| Volume | 123 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Year Published | 1975 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Description | 5 p. |
| First page | 599 |
| Last page | 603 |
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