Ionization Chamber

An ionization chamber is a type of radiation detection device. In an ionization chamber, two opposing electrodes are placed in a container filled with gas, and a high voltage is applied. As the charged particles (radiation) pass through the gas, the gas molecules are ionized to produce ions and electrons.

Since a voltage is applied inside the container, electrons with a negative charge are attracted to the positive electrode and ions with a positive charge are attracted to the negative electrode. As a result, an electric current flows in the circuit, and this current allows the detection of radiation. If the voltage applied to the electrodes is too low, the separated ions and electrons will recombine before they reach the electrodes. Therefore, a sufficient voltage of several tens to several hundred V is required in the ionization chamber.

A proportional counter is one in which the voltage in the ionization chamber is increased above a certain level. When the voltage is increased, the two electrodes act as an accelerator, accelerating the electrons generated by the charged particles.

The accelerated electrons secondarily ionize the gas molecules, resulting in a current that is larger than the primary ionization current. Proportional counters make use of this amplification effect. GM tubes are another type of radiation detection device that uses the ionization of the electrode and gas.

Matsusada Precision offers a large number of high voltage power supplies that can be used for ionization chambers featuring low ripple, compact body, and ratings of 0 to 1 kV.

Related words:

Accelerator
Radiation
Radiation detection
Proportional counter
GM tube
Ionization

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