(5) The advantages of detectors operating Objective B.6.a in the ionization region are: (a) Less regulated, less expensive, Output current is and more portable power independent of operating supplies can be used. voltage. (b) The ion chamber response is The preferred instrument directly proportional to the dose for setting dose rates. rate. (c) The number of primary ions is a function of the energy deposited in the detector by the radiation. (d) Very accurate. Objective B.6.a (e) Rugged.
(5) The advantages of detectors operating in the ionization region are: (a) Less regulated, less expensive, and more portable power supplies can be used. (b) The ion chamber response is directly proportional to the dose rate. Objective B.6.a Output current is independent of operating voltage. The preferred instrument for setting dose rates. (c) The number of primary ions is a function of the energy deposited in the detector by the radiation. (d) Very accurate. (e) Rugged. Objective B.6.a
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