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proportional counter [prə′pȯr·shən·əl ′kau̇nt·ər] (nucleonics) A radiation counter consisting of a proportional counter tube and its associated circuits; resembles a Geiger-Müller counter, but with a different counting gas (argon methane) and a lower voltage on the tube; used to measure α, β, and x-rays; has low sensitivity for γ-radiation. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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