This section lecture will review the interaction of radiation with matter to explain spectral features and their interpretation, including peak identification and energy determination, backscattering peaks, single and double escaping peaks and proper use of control charts of radionuclides. It is designed to provide a practical introduction to gamma-ray spectroscopy for those new to the field of gamma-ray spectroscopy, but also provide practical applications to those who are currently performing gamma-ray spectroscopy. It is intended for anybody who will be doing routine and specialized gamma-ray spectroscopy, as well as quality assurance officers and data validators who may have a need to understand gamma-ray spectroscopy measurements.
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Papastefanou, C. (2009). Measurement Of Naturally Occurring Radionuclides With Several Detectors: Advantages And Disadvantages. In: Aycik, G.A. (eds) New Techniques for the Detection of Nuclear and Radioactive Agents. NATO Science for Peace and Security Series B: Physics and Biophysics. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-9600-6_20
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