A study of electric field distribution in Benjamin type proportional counter using finite element method. (May 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lin, Ye; Yuan, Yonggang; Fang, Fang; Tan, Zhaoyi
• Is Part Of: Applied radiation and isotopes. Volume 135(2018:May)
• Page Start: 142
• Page End: 146
• Publication Date: 2018-05
• Subjects: Benjamin type proportional counter -- TEPCs -- Finite element method -- Microdosimetry; Radiology -- Periodicals; Radiation -- Industrial applications -- Periodicals; Nuclear chemistry -- Periodicals; Internet resource; Periodical; 660.298
• DOI: 10.1016/j.apradiso.2018.01.015
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0969-8043

Abstract

Abstract: Tissue equivalent proportional counters (TEPCs) are commonly based on the Benjamin type of concept. Initially the electric field is optimized by pulse height measurement methods and only one optimum solution was established at that time. In this paper, the electric field distribution is analyzed and optimized using a three-dimensional finite element method. The calculations show that the characteristics of the radial electric field distribution of this type of counters can be equated to cylindrical counters using a pair of appropriate field shaping electrode. Furthermore, the paper analyzes the axial electric field distribution and the possibility of achieving a uniform electric field along its anode while reducing the size of Benjamin type proportional counter design down to 1/10 of currently feasible values with respect to the thinnest available anode wire diameters. Highlights: Radical and axial electric field distribution in Benjamin-type proportional counter were calculated using 3D finite element method. The calculated results can be verified with experimental results. The axial electric field distribution was observed that shows the characteristics of a cylindrical counter. Alternative optimizations were analyzed and discussed for TEPC uses.