This course has been completely revised and updated. It now includes comprehensive information divided into the following sections:
Gamma Ray Detection Principles
Semiconductor Detector Systems
Gamma-Ray Interactions and Spectral Features
Gamma-Ray Spectroscopy System Calibrations
Power Plant Sources of Gamma- Ray Activity
Software Assisted Spectral Analysis
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