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The resolving time or dead time of a detector is the time it takes for the detector to reset.

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What is the difference between dead time and recovery time of gm counter?

Dead time is when pulses are not possible to occur. Recovery time is when small pulses are possible to occur but are not counted. Together the make up the Resolving time for the GM tube which is kind of specific for each tube.


What is the Origin of the dead time formula in GM counter?

The dead time formula in GM counters originates from the time it takes for the counter to recover after a detection event, during which it cannot detect additional events. The formula is used to calculate the rate at which the counter underestimates the true count of events due to this recovery time. It helps in correcting the count rate to account for dead time effects.


What is the Geiger counter's trigger called?

The trigger on a Geiger counter is typically called the "dead time." It is the period during which the counter is unable to record additional radiation events because it is processing a previous one.


Which type of microscope has the best resolving power?

Transmission electron microscopes (TEMs) typically have the best resolving power, capable of resolving objects down to the atomic level. This is due to their use of a beam of electrons, which has a much shorter wavelength than visible light used in other microscopes.


What are the two factors that determine resolving power?

The two factors that determine resolving power are the numerical aperture (NA) of the lens system and the wavelength of light being used. A higher numerical aperture and shorter wavelength result in better resolving power, allowing for the discrimination of smaller details in an image.

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What is the difference between dead time and recovery time of gm counter?

Dead time is when pulses are not possible to occur. Recovery time is when small pulses are possible to occur but are not counted. Together the make up the Resolving time for the GM tube which is kind of specific for each tube.


What is the Origin of the dead time formula in GM counter?

The dead time formula in GM counters originates from the time it takes for the counter to recover after a detection event, during which it cannot detect additional events. The formula is used to calculate the rate at which the counter underestimates the true count of events due to this recovery time. It helps in correcting the count rate to account for dead time effects.


What is the World of Warcraft GM password?

There is no "GM password" World of Warcraft is not like counter strike where you have a rcon password.


What are the limitation of gm counter?

Some limitations of GM counters include limited efficiency at high count rates, inability to discriminate between different types of radiation, and the need for periodic calibration and maintenance. Additionally, GM counters are typically bulky and require a high voltage power supply for operation.


What happens when a gatherer counter target spell?

When a gatherer counter target spell, it means that the spell is prevented from taking effect or resolving, essentially nullifying its effects.


Which type of electron emmission exists in GM Counter?

Secondary emmission


Why gm counter is a counter not a detector?

A GM counter is a counter, and not a detector, because it counts ionizing events, rather than quantifying the amount and energy of those events. It has to do with avalanche mode (GM counter) versus linear or proportional mode (ionization detector). The electric potential (higher than that in an ionization detector) between the anode and cathode of the GM counter is such that any ionizing event causes an avalanche of electrons that are counted as one pulse. Since the avalanche occured, the pulse represents only the event, and not its energy. In a linear or proportional detector (counter), however, avalanche does not occur, so the pulse represents the event, and the pulse's energy is proportional to the energy of the event. In effect, the average current through the ionization detector is proportional to the radiation field strength, in units that are meaningful in terms of dose rate. This makes the ionization detector more useful when measuring the relative radiation field, while the higher gain of the GM counter is more useful when simply detecting the presence of radioactivity. The ionization detector is less sensitive than the GM counter, but it is more qualitative.


Why do you get negative pulses in a GM counter?

A GM counter has an anode that is held at a positive high voltage potential. This is so it can attract electrons released by ionization events in the shell. When an event occurs, electrons are transferred to the anode, temporarily reducing its voltage, hence the negative going pulse.


How a gm counter detect gamma rays?

Some Geiger counters can be used to detect gamma radiation. A better device for detecting gamma raysis a sodium iodide scintillation counter.


What do GM counters detect?

A Geiger-Müller (GM) counter is used to detect ionizing radiation, specifically from various nuclear decay processes like beta decay, gamma decay, and sometimes alpha decay.


I have not traded in stocks. I would like to buy 100 shares of GM. How would I do that.?

With GM problems now is not a good time to buy GM stocks.


What is gm date in php?

Gm date is used to return date and time in UTC/GMT format.