Patent ID: 8633448
Filing Date: 2014-01-21
Classification: H01J

Abstract:
1. A gaseous radiation detector comprising: one or more cathodes; and one or more anodes; each one anode being disposed a distance apart from at least one cathode; said distance being between about 50 μm to about 200 μm; said one or more cathodes and said one or more anodes being disposed in a substantially sealed chamber; a gaseous mixture being confined in said substantially sealed chamber; an electrical connection existing between said one or more cathodes and first electrical connection components accessible from an exterior of said substantially sealed chamber; an electrical connection existing between said one or more anodes and second electrical connection components accessible from the exterior of said substantially sealed chamber; a voltage provided between said first and at least some of said second electrical connections enabling operation of the gaseous radiation detector; said voltage being between about 50 V and about 200 V.