A Dead Time Correction for Gamma-Ray Spectroscopy

W. Filippone; F. J. Munno

doi:dx.doi.org/10.13182/NSE72-A28428

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Home / Publications / Journals / Nuclear Science and Engineering / Volume 47 / Number 1

A Dead Time Correction for Gamma-Ray Spectroscopy

W. Filippone, F. J. Munno

Nuclear Science and Engineering / Volume 47 / Number 1 / January 1972 / Pages 150-151

Technical Note / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NSE72-A28428

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In a discussion of the interpretation of the data obtained by a multichannel analyzer from a sample containing mixed gamma-ray emitting isotopes, it is concluded that dead time losses influence both the magnitude and shape of the composite spectrum. A relation including appropriate corrections is presented.