Practical gamma-ray spectrometry
The Second Edition of Practical Gamma-Ray Spectrometry has been completely revised and updated, providing comprehensive coverage of the whole gamma-ray detection and spectrum analysis processes. Drawn on many years of teaching experience to produce this uniquely practical volume, issues discussed in...
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Literature type: | Electronic eBook |
Language: | English |
Edition: | 2nd ed. |
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http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9780470861981 |
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The Second Edition of Practical Gamma-Ray Spectrometry has been completely revised and updated, providing comprehensive coverage of the whole gamma-ray detection and spectrum analysis processes. Drawn on many years of teaching experience to produce this uniquely practical volume, issues discussed include the origin of gamma-rays and the issue of quality assurance in gamma-ray spectrometry. This new edition also covers the analysis of decommissioned nuclear plants, computer modelling systems for calibration, uncertainty measurements in QA, and many more topics. |
Carrier Form: | 1 online resource (xviii, 387 pages) : illustrations |
Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 343-349) and index. |
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9780470861981 0470861983 9780470861974 (electronic bk.) 0470861975 (electronic bk.) |
Index Number: | QC793 |
CLC: | TL817 |
Contents: | Radioactive decay and the origin of gamma and x-radiation -- Interactions of gamma radiation with matter -- Semiconductor detectors for gamma-ray spectrometry -- Electronics for gamma-ray spectrometry -- Statistics of counting -- Resolution : origins and control -- Spectrometer calibration -- True coincidence summing -- Computer analysis of gamma-ray spectra -- Scintillation spectrometry -- Choosing and setting up a detector, and checking its specifications -- Troubleshooting -- Low count rate systems -- High count rate systems -- Ensuring quality in gamma-ray spectrometry -- Gamma spectrometry of naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORM) -- Applications. |