COURSE OUTLINE

Advanced Gamma Spectroscopy

This course has been completely revised and updated. It now includes comprehensive information divided into the following sections:

Gamma Ray Detection Principles

• • Semiconductor Theory
  • Semiconductor Characteristics
  • Semiconductor Detectors

Semiconductor Detector Systems

• • Pulse Height Analysis
  • Detector System Components
  • System Dead Time
  • MCA Memory Considerations

Gamma-Ray Interactions and Spectral Features

• • Interaction Mechanisms
  • The Gamma-Ray Spectrum
  • Detector Geometry Effects
  • Spectral Peak Characteristics
  • General Spectral Features
  • Spectral Background Effects

Gamma-Ray Spectroscopy System Calibrations

• • First Order Energy Calibrations
  • Second Order Energy Calibrations
  • Efficiency Calibrations

Power Plant Sources of Gamma- Ray Activity

• • Coolant Activation Products
  • Corrosion and Wear Products
  • Fission Products
  • Transuranics
  • Tritium
  • Power Plant Activity Levels

Software Assisted Spectral Analysis

• Channel-by-Channel Data Reduction
• Determination of Peak Location
• Determination of Peak Intensity
• Nuclide Identification Techniques
• Validation of Nuclide Library Entries

Spectral Verification Practices

• Chart of the Nuclides

• Assessment of Secondary Spectral Features

• Interference Correction Techniques

• Visual Analysis Techniques

• Verification of Power Plant Nuclides

• Half-Life Studies

• Parent-Daughter Equilibrium

• Statistical Considerations of Small Spectral Peaks

• Quality Control Techniques

Sample Collection and Preparation for Gamma-Ray Analysis

• Sample Collection at System Temperature and Pressure
• Crud Samples
• Liquid Samples
• Filtrate Samples
• Stripped Gas Samples

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