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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