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Old November 24th 05, 07:33 PM posted to de.sci.electronics,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,sci.electronics.components,sci.electronics.design
Boris Mohar
 
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Default Unusual functions of cheap parts

Cadmium sulphide ( CdS ) LDR as a Beta radiation detector. Not sensitive to
Gamma radiation which can be an advantage because it will detect Beta in
presence of Gamma. You have to paint it black. Horrible temperature
sensitivity but you can use another CdS as reference.



Regards,

Boris Mohar

Got Knock? - see:
Viatrack Printed Circuit Designs (among other things) http://www.viatrack.ca

void _-void-_ in the obvious place