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Novel beta-gamma coincidence measurements using phoswich detectors

Journal Article · · Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, 263(1):245-250
The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory has developed an Automated Radio-xenon Sampler/Analyzer (ARSA) for the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) to measure four radio-xenon isotopes, 131mXe, 133mXe, 133Xe, and 135Xe, using a beta-gamma coincidence counting detector. Betas and conversion electrons are detected in a cylindrical plastic scintillation cell and gammas and x-rays are detected in a surrounding NaI(Tl) scintillation detector. A novel method to measure beta-gamma coincidences using a phoswich detector has been investigated.
Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-76RL01830
OSTI ID:
15020626
Report Number(s):
PNNL-SA-44049; NN2003000
Journal Information:
Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, 263(1):245-250, Journal Name: Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, 263(1):245-250 Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 263
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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