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Title: Pulser injection with subsequent removal for gamma-ray spectrometry

Patent Application ·
OSTI ID:6704280

An improved system for gamma-ray spectroscopy characterized by an interface module that controls the injection of electronic pulses as well as separation logic that enables storage of pulser events in a region of the spectrum of a multichannel analyzer distinct from the region reserved for storage of gamma-ray events. The module accomplishes this by tagging pulser events (high or low) injected into the amplification circuitry, adding an offset to the events so identified at the time the events are at the output of the analog to digital converter, and storing such events in the upper portion of the spectrum stored in the multichannel analyzer. The module can be adapted for use with existing gamma-ray spectroscopy equipment to provide for automatic analyses of radioisotopes. 7 figs.

Research Organization:
EG and G Idaho, Inc., Idaho Falls, ID (USA)
Sponsoring Organization:
DOE/NE
DOE Contract Number:
AC07-76ID01570
Assignee:
Dept. of Energy
Patent Number(s):
PATENTS-US-A7309435
Application Number:
ON: DE90014675; PPN: US 7-309435
OSTI ID:
6704280
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English