A model for fitting peaks induced by fast neutrons in an HPGe detector
Saved in:
| Title: | A model for fitting peaks induced by fast neutrons in an HPGe detector |
|---|---|
| Authors: | Siiskonen, T. teemu.siiskonen@stuk.fi, Toivonen, H.1 |
| Source: | Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research Section A. Mar2005, Vol. 540 Issue 2/3, p403-411. 9p. |
| Subjects: | Neutrons, Spectrum analysis, Particles (Nuclear physics), Nuclear fission |
| Abstract: | Abstract: Inelastic neutron scattering in the HPGe detector produces wide, triangular-shaped peaks in the spectrum. We develop an accurate model for the peak shape and show that the inclusion of the model in the gamma spectrum analysis makes it possible to quantify fast neutron scattering in the Ge crystal and improves the estimation of the baseline. This in turn facilitates the detection of fission products present at trace levels in environmental samples. The model, together with simulations, is used to deduce some properties of the underlying neutron energy distribution. The neutron evaporation temperature of 1.1MeV is obtained from the analysis of environmental monitoring gamma spectra. [Copyright &y& Elsevier] |
| Copyright of Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research Section A is the property of Elsevier B.V. and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites without the copyright holder's express written permission. Additionally, content may not be used with any artificial intelligence tools or machine learning technologies. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.) | |
| Database: | Engineering Source |
Be the first to leave a comment!
