Handbook of Prompt Gamma Activation Analysis with Neutron Beams

Handbook of Prompt Gamma Activation Analysis with Neutron Beams / edited by G. Molnar.

Prompt gamma activation analysis (PGAA) is a unique, non-destructive nuclear analytical method with multi-element capabilities. It is most effective if intense neutron beams (especially cold beams) of nuclear reactors are used to induce the prompt gamma radiation. Based largely on the authors'...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Molnar, G. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Springer US : Imprint: Springer, 2004.
Edition:1st ed. 2004.
Series:Springer eBook Collection.
Subjects:
Nuclear chemistry.
Physical chemistry.
Nuclear physics.
Heavy ions.
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Table of Contents:
  • 1. Principles of the PGAA method
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Fundamentals of Prompt Gamma Activation Analysis
  • 3. Characteristics of PGAA
  • References
  • 2. Beams and Facilities
  • 1. Basic parts of the PGAA system
  • 2. Neutron flux mapping and monitoring
  • 3. Additional shielding and background issues
  • 4. Facilities
  • References
  • 3. Samples and Standards
  • 1 Sample considerations
  • 2 Standards and blanks
  • References
  • 4. Gamma-Ray Spectrometry
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Basic instrumentation
  • 3. Calibration procedures
  • 4. Optimization of detection
  • 5. More sophisticated detection systems
  • 6. Spectrum evaluation
  • References
  • 5. Quantitative Analysis
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Elemental identification
  • 3. Standardization
  • 4. Sources of error
  • 5. Utilization of short-lived decay gamma rays
  • References
  • 6. Applications of PGAA with Neutron Beams
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Applications in Chemistry
  • 3. Industry-Related Applications and Materials Science
  • 4. Geology, Geochemistry, and Cosmochemistry
  • 5. Art and Archaeology
  • 6. Food and Agriculture
  • 7. Environmental Studies
  • 8. Biology
  • 9. Medicine
  • References
  • 7. Prompt Gamma-Ray Spectrum Catalog
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Evaluation of prompt gamma-ray data
  • 3. Spectra and tables for elements
  • References
  • 3.4 Spectra and tables for each element
  • Appendices Reference Data
  • 1. Fundamental constants
  • 2. Properties of chemical elements
  • 3. Isotopic data
  • 4. Radioactive nuclides
  • 5. X-ray energies and intensities
  • 6. Energy and intensity standards
  • 7. Thermal neutron capture data
  • 9. Neutron capture cross section of elements.

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