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CATHETER-TYPE SEMI-CONDUCTOR RADIATION DETECTOR FOR INSERTION INTO A HUMAN BODY

  • US 3,669,095 A
  • Filed: 08/22/1967
  • Issued: 06/13/1972
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/25/1966
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A catheter type semiconductor radiation detector comprising:

  • a radiation detecting member adapted to be inserted in a human body including a semiconductor radiation detecting element;

    a housing member holding said detecting eLement; and

    means to apply a voltage to said detecting element and to derive out electrical signals detected by said detecting element; and

    a coaxial cable connected to said radiation detector, said coaxial cable including a core conductor connected to said detecting element;

    an insulator layer made of polyfluoroethylene surrounding said core conductor;

    a shield conductor surrounding said insulator layer; and

    a high conductivity layer consisting of carbon powder interposed between said insulator layer and said shield conductor.

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