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Fundamentals of Gas Flow Proportional Counting

This session will provide the user with a refresher on the history, operation, and calibration of gas flow proportional counting systems. We will also introduce hardware and software options to ensure your lab is operating to its full potential. This session will be presented as a PowerPoint slideshow covering the following topics:

  • History of Alpha/Beta Counting
  • Theory of Operation of Gas Flow Proportional Counters
  • Calibrating your Gas Flow Proportional Counter
  • Evolution of Mirion/Canberra™​ Counting Systems
  • Comparison of Eclipse™​ Control and Analysis Software and Apex-Alpha/Beta™ Counting Productivity​Software Platforms
  • Why Apex®​ Product Suite is better
  • Transitioning from Eclipse software to Apex-Alpha/Beta software​

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