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The upper limit of energy in the β-ray spectrum of thorium C″

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  24 October 2008

F. R. Terroux  and
N. S. Alexander
F. R. Terroux
Affiliation:
1851 Exhibition Scholar and External Research Student of Emmanuel College
N. S. Alexander
Affiliation:
Trinity College
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The upper portion of the β-ray spectrum of thorium C″ has been investigated by measuring the tracks produced in a Wilson chamber. No trace of a “tail“ is found, no tracks of Hρ greater than 10,800 being observed in some 600 to 800 disintegrations. The end-point is placed at 9400 Hρ, somewhat higher than the value obtained by other workers.

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Mathematical Proceedings of the Cambridge Philosophical Society , Volume 28 , Issue 1 , January 1932 , pp. 115 - 120
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Copyright © Cambridge Philosophical Society 1932

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