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Modified Simpson Methane Flow Proportional Alpha Counter and Fission Counter

Description: Abstract: This technical report consists of series of drawings of the instrument with the following explanation. The modification of the Simpson Methane flow proportional counter consists of a means for inserting and replacing samples into the chamber through an air-lock device which avoids the introduction of even a small quantity of air into the active volume of the chamber. This is accompanied by sweeping out the small volume of the air-lock containing the sample with methane gas before the… more
Date: July 9, 1947
Creator: Freedman, M. S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Manufacturing Specifications for the Higinbotham Scaler

Description: Technical report which includes a description of scaling action in a Higinbotham circuit, of operation of the output circuit, of operation of the regulated high voltage supply. Acceptance and performance specifications are given. also included are cuts showing the bottom and top view of a scaler of this type. The scaling circuit diagram and major parts list is attached. To facilitate testing, the circuit of a satisfactory pulse generator is included together with a cathode - follower.
Date: November 9, 1944
Creator: Wakefield, Ernest
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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