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The Radioactive Isotope of Potassium

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Hemmendinger, Arthur (1937) The Radioactive Isotope of Potassium. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/czjv-qx26. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:11192024-194541572

Abstract

The isotopes of potassium were separated by means of a high intensity mass spectrometer and the beta-ray activity of each isotope was measured with a thin-walled Geiger-Müller counter. The measurements show that K40 is responsible for both of the known bands of beta-particles.

Item Type:Thesis (Dissertation (Ph.D.))
Subject Keywords:(Physics)
Degree Grantor:California Institute of Technology
Division:Physics, Mathematics and Astronomy
Major Option:Physics
Thesis Availability:Public (worldwide access)
Research Advisor(s):
  • Smythe, William Ralph
Thesis Committee:
  • Unknown, Unknown
Defense Date:1 January 1937
Record Number:CaltechTHESIS:11192024-194541572
Persistent URL:https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:11192024-194541572
DOI:10.7907/czjv-qx26
Default Usage Policy:No commercial reproduction, distribution, display or performance rights in this work are provided.
ID Code:16866
Collection:CaltechTHESIS
Deposited By: Benjamin Perez
Deposited On:20 Nov 2024 18:16
Last Modified:20 Nov 2024 19:09

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