Methods for obtaining characteristic γ-ray net peak count from interlaced overlap peak in HPGe γ-ray spectrometer system

For a characteristic c-ray with interlaced overlap peak, and the case where its reliable and credible net count cannot be obtained using the current high-purity germanium(HPGe) multichannel γ-ray spectrum software, two new methods are proposed herein to obtain the γ-ray net peak count from the interlaced overlap peak in the HPGe cray spectrometer system, of which one is the symmetric conversion method based on Gaussian distribution and the other is where the energy average value of two close γ-rays is regarded as the γ-ray energy. The experimental results indicate that the two methods mentioned above are reliable and credible. This study is significant for the development of better γ-ray spectrum processing software for measuring complex γ-ray spectra concerning the nuclear reaction cross section, neutron activation analysis, and analysis of transuranium elements, using an HPGe detector.

高分辨率高纯锗(HPGe)γ谱仪

本文介绍新研制成功的高分辨率7谱仪系统.系统由高纯锗(HPGe)同轴探测器装置(带电荷灵敏前置放大器)、门控积分型谱仪放大器、8192道双向滑尺逐次逼近法谱仪 ADC、8192道多道缓存(MCB)等新部件组成。其中定型了两种型号: 通用 HPGeγ谱仪 GPY-1型和高分辨 HPGeγ谱仪 GPY-2型.两种系统都具有优异的能量分辨率和长时间工作稳定性。

Revisiting band structures in^(118)Xe nucleus via in-beamγ-ray spectroscopy

The neutron deficient Xe nuclei with A≈120 are predicted to have strong octupole correlation at low spins.In the present study,an attempt was made to improve upon the level scheme and also to examine the signatures of octupole correlation in^(118)xe via high spin γ-ray spectroscopy.High spin states in^(118)Xe have been populated via the^(93)Nb(^(28)Si,p2n)^(118)Xe fusion-evaporation reaction at a beam energy of 115 MeV provided by the 15 UD pelletron accelerator facility at IUAC,New Delhi.In the experiment,seven newγ-transitions have been found and placed appropriately in the level scheme.A theoretical study using the triaxial projected shell model(TPSM)approach suggests that the first bandcrossing is due to the alignment of two neutrons,and a parallel band tracking the yrast configuration is the γ-band built on the two-quasiparticle state.Enhanced E1 transition rates measured between opposite parity bands involving vh_(11/2)and vd_(5/2)orbitals having△j=△l=3 indicate the presence of octupole correlation in this nucleus.

相对效率法同位素丰度分析的研究

介绍了应用高纯锗探测器测量 γ谱分析同位素丰度的一种方法。该方法采用了探测器的相对效率的概念 ,在不对探测器进行刻度的情况下 ,通过测量样品中某一个核素的多条 γ射线 ,建立在这些 γ射线的能量范围内探测器的相对效率曲线 ,分析样品中其他核素的相对活度。实验测量了钚的 γ谱 ,利用 2 39Pu的多条 γ射线计算相对效率并分析其他钚同位素的丰度和镅钚比。

一套便携式高纯锗探测系统

介绍了一种可移动式高纯锗(HPGe)探测系统,利用实验室的γ放射源对探测系统的能量、效率进行刻度,全面测试了系统稳定性、成形时间等,并分析探讨该系统测量0.05～2MeVγ射线能谱的最佳工作条件及探测过程中应注意的问题。

An Analysis for Distribution of Natural Radionuclides in Soil, Sand and Sediment of Potenga Sea Beach Area of Chittagong, Bangladesh

A HPGe (High Purity Germanium) detector based, low background gamma-ray counting system was used for activity measurement in soil, sand and sediment samples collected from Potenga sea beach area of Chittagong, Bangladesh. The specific radioactivities of Radium (226Ra), Thorium (232Th) and Potassium (40K) were measured in the above samples. The investigation reflects the lower deposition of minerals exist in the collected samples. From the measured specific radioactivities of the above three natural radionuclides, the radium equivalent activity (Raeq), the external hazard index (Hex), the external gamma absorbed dose rate and the annual effective dose were calculated. The obtained mean values of gamma absorbed dose rate in soil and sand samples and annual effective dose in soil, sand and sediment samples were found higher than the worldwide average as reported by United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR, 2000). The Raeq values were in the range of 47.86 to 293.76 Bq·kg-1 and the Hex varied from 0.13 - 0.81, which indicated that the study area was radiologically safe for human being.

Radioactivity Measurements and Radiation Dose Assessments in Ground Water of Al-Baha Region, Saudi Arabia

Twenty samples of ground water were collected from different wells in Al-Baha region which is located at south-east of Saudi Arabia. Gamma spectrometer based on HPGe crystal was applied to determine activity concentrations in Bq·L-1 of the natural radio nuclides: Radium-226 and Thorium-232 series also Potassium-40. The measured results indicate that the average concentrations of 226Ra, 232Th and 40K in the studied samples were 0.85, 0.43, and 2.84 Bq·L-1, respectively. The average annual estimated effective dose was found to be 0.058 mSv/y which is lower than the annual limit of the dose allowed by WHO Thus, it has no harmful effects on health.

γ-ray Spectroscopy of Hypernuclei:Recent KEK Results and Future Plans at J-PARC

In this proceeding,we will first outline the experimental setup and main results of the most recent hypernuclear γ-ray spectroscopy experiment (KEK-E566) performed at KEK-PS K6 beam line. The main feature and characteristics of this type of research will be emphasised. After that,the approved experimental proposal (E13) at J-PARC facility will be introduced briefly.

Measurement of the Potassium Content of Different Food Samples with High Purity Germanium Detectors

Measurements of the potassium content of samples of food, performed with High Purity Germanium detectors, are presented in this paper. The potassium content was measured by identifying the 1460 keV photons produced in the decay of the isotope 40K. Samples were selected, for which a high potassium content was expected. The measurements confirmed the expectations qualitatively, but not always quantitatively. Especially the expected dependence of the potassium content of chocolate on the listed percentage of cacao could not be confirmed.

Mass Yield Distribution in Intermediate Energy Heavy Ion Reactions

The production cross sections of the target residues were measured for the 40 MeV/u40Ar+Cu reaction by γ-ray spectroscopic technique and the mass yield distribution was deduced.The ex-perimental data were compared with the theoretical results from both the GEMINI code based on the statis-tical binary decay model and the McFRAG code based on the fusion-fragmentation model.

Comprehensive analysis of uncertainty quantification for the^(58)Ni(n,p)^(58)Co reaction cross section

In this study,we measured the^(58)Ni(n,p)^(58)Co reaction cross section with neutron energies of 1.06,1.86,and 2.85 MeV.The cross section was measured using neutron activation techniques andγ-ray spectroscopy,and it was compared with cross section data available in the EXFOR.Furthermore,we calculated the covariance matrix of the measured cross section for the aforementioned nuclear reaction.The uncertainties of the theoretical calculation for^(58)Ni(n,p)^(58)Co reaction cross section were calculated via Monte Carlo method.In this study,we used uncertainties in the optical model and level density parameters to calculate uncertainties in the theoretical cross sections.The theoretical calculations were performed by using TALYS-1.96.In this study,we aim to analyze the effect of uncertainties of the nuclear model input as well as different experimental variables used to obtain the values of reaction cross section.

Cross-sections of the ^(238)U(n,γ) ^(239)U reaction in the 3.0-7.0 MeV energy region measured by relative activation method

The reaction cross-sections of^(238)U(n,γ)^(239)U have been experimentally determined at neutron energies of6.117±0.119 MeV,4.626±0.086 MeV,and 3.622±0.348 MeV employing the relative activation approach along with the off-line γ-ray spectroscopy method.The D(d,n)3He reaction was utilized to obtain monoenergetic neutrons of the required energy,and the^(197)Au(n,γ)^(198)Au reaction cross-sections were adopted as the referential standard to ascertain the neutron capture cross-sections of^(238)U.Furthermore,the effects of low-energy scattered neutrons,neutron fluence fluctuations,counting of geometric corrections when measuring γ-rays,and neutron and γ-ray self-absorption caused by the sample thickness have been considered and revised in the present work.For a comparison with experimental results,the cross-sections of the^(238)U(n,γ)^(239)U reaction were calculated theoretically with the original parametric TALYS-1.9 program.The experimental measurements were in contrast to previous experimental re sults and the evaluation data available for ROSFOND-2010,CENDL-3.2 and ENDF/B-VIII.0.

Shape co-existence and structural evolution of the vi_(13/2) band in ^(157)Yb

The high-spin states of 157Yb have been studied via the reaction of 144Sm(16O, 3n) at 16O energy of 90 MeV using techniques of in-beam γ-ray spectroscopy. Measurement of γ-γ-t coincidences was performed with 11 BGO(AC)HPGe detectors. Based on the γ-γ coincidence relationships and the measured results of γ-ray anisotropies and DCO ratios, the level scheme for 157Yb was established. The shape co-existence and structural evolution of the Vi13/2 band with increasing angular momentum in 157Yb have been discussed. The systematics of the Vi13/2 bands in the N = 87 odd-A isotones have been compared.

High-spin states in ^(190)Pt

The level structure of ^19Opt has been studied experimentally using the ^176yb （^18O, 4n） reaction at beam energies of 88 and 95 MeV. γ-γ-t coincidence measurements were carried out. Based on the analysis of T-T coincidence relationships, the level scheme of ^190Pt is extended to high-spin states. A new structure built on the 3413.6 keV 14＋ state has been observed, and the ＂vi13/2^-2 vh9/2^-1 vj （j = P3/2 or f5/2） configuration is tentatively assigned to it.

Optimization of Am-Be millicuries neutron source in a small volume cylindrical water tank for NAA

Background The neutron activation analysis(NAA)is a very powerful method for multi-element analysis of samples.NAA technique needs to be developed for low neutron flux in millicuries using the 241Am-Be neutron source.Aims To optimize sample and neutron source geometry for maximumγ-ray yield for neutron activation analysis.Method Gamma ray neutron activation analysis(NAA)has been set up where a 50-millicurie Am-Be neutron source is available.In this experimental setup,the neutron source is placed at the center of a cylindrical water tank of 40 x 40 cm in xyz plan,and thermal neutrons are produced at a distance of 1.2 cm from the source.The system is used for the activation analysis of sodium carbonate,sodium chloride and copper with the gamma ray emissions of 1.37,1.73,2.25 and 2.76 MeV for 24Na and 0.511 MeV for 64Cu having half lives of 15 hrs and 12.9 hrs,respectively.The thermal neutron activation analysis has been demonstrated by placing the samples at about 1.2 cm from the neutron source.HPGe and 3x3 inch NaI(Tl)gamma ray spectrometers have been used for the gamma ray spectrometry of these activated samples with the use of a Marinelli beaker.The geometry of the sample with respect to the neutron source has been optimized for the maximumγ-ray yield in NAA.Conclusion The geometry of the sample with respect to the neutron source has been optimized for the maximumγ-ray yield in NAA.The increase in gamma ray flux distribution in the medium of water,due to the neutron source inside the tank,has been observed by a GM detector which is due to the production of short-lived 16N on activation of 16O in water.This system can also be used for promptγ-ray analysis.