Maximizing the field of view for a computer-assisted alpha track counting system /

20. This larger track count provides better statistical

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Buxkemper, Mark Anthony, 1961-
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1995.
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Description
Summary:20. This larger track count provides better statistical
area of 0. 18 cm2 between SSNTD counted manually via an
area of the field of view to be increased from the area
By comparing the track density to the field of view area, a
computer-assisted method revealed that the computer-assisted
counted method. Although the recorded track density was
exceeded 0. 18 cm2. A comparison of the track density for an
kBq-hr M-3.
less, the number of tracks viewed increased by a factor of
linear relationship was determined to exist until the area
LR 115 11 Kodak films was determined to be 0.787 track cm-2 /
measurement. Since the recorded track density varied so
method recorded a truck density of one-half of the manual
optical microscope and counted automatically using the
The counting of Solid State Nuclear Track Detectors (SSNTD)
through a computer-assisted counting program. The software
use of this computer-assisted counting program allows the
used as alpha particle detectors is made quick and easy
viewed using an optical microscope (typically 0.0048 cm2).
was developed at the Technical University of Denmark. The
widely, a new calibration constant for the system and for the
Item Description:"Major subject: Health Physics".
Vita.
Physical Description:x, 58 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
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Issued also on microfiche from Lange Micrographics.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.