Capture /γ-rays from 60Co as multi /γ-ray efficiency standard for prompt /γ-ray neutron activation analysis
Abstract
The absolute emission probabilities of 49 γ-rays from thermal neutron capture in 59Co were measured in the energy range of 150-7500 keV. Two independent approaches were used to arrive at the number of captured neutrons. It has been proposed to use cobalt as a standard for absolute efficiency calibration of the detector over a wide energy range and as a suitable comparator in the k0-standardisation method of prompt γ-ray neutron activation analysis work.
- Publication:
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Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research A
- Pub Date:
- January 2001
- DOI:
- 10.1016/S0168-9002(00)00743-9
- Bibcode:
- 2001NIMPA.457..180S
