Instruments and Methods Used in Radiometry, Vol. 3: The Photo-Electric Cell and Other Selective Radiometers (Classic Reprint) - Tapa blanda

Coblentz, W. W.

 
9781333937423: Instruments and Methods Used in Radiometry, Vol. 3: The Photo-Electric Cell and Other Selective Radiometers (Classic Reprint)

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Many substances are light sensitive, for example, copper oxide, sulphides of antimony, silver, etc. The best-known example is crystalline selenium, which will'be discussed presently.

Group III includes substances which, when charged to a nega tive potential (in an evacuated chamber), lose their charge when exposed to light, especially violet and ultra-violet rays. When used in this manner they are commonly called photoelectric cells. The emission of electrons is. A surface phenomenon which is easily affected by oxidation of the surface.

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In order to shield the electrometer from leakage, static charges, etc., the whole apparatus including the photoelectric cell, is usually inclosed in a tight metal box and the moisture is absorbed by drying material; for example, calcium chloride or better still phosphorus pentoxide. The metal box is grounded.

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ISBN 10:  0484193317 ISBN 13:  9780484193313
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