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Variation of total to K-shell photoelectric cross section ratios with atomic number and photon energy

Conference · · Natl. Bur. Stand. (U.S.), Spec. Publ.; (United States)
OSTI ID:7082597
The total to K-shell photoelectric cross section ratios are calculated from the measured total and K-shell photoelectric cross sections (using a well type plastic scintillation spectrometer) in copper, zirconium, silver, tin, tantalum, gold, and lead for 145.4, 279.1, 411.8 and 661.6 keV gamma rays. The ratios are plotted against the atomic number and also the photon energy. The theoretical ratios obtained from the cross sections of Scofield are also plotted and a comparison is made. The dependence of these ratios on the atomic number of the element and the photon energy is discussed.
Research Organization:
Univ. of Mysore, India
OSTI ID:
7082597
Conference Information:
Journal Name: Natl. Bur. Stand. (U.S.), Spec. Publ.; (United States) Journal Volume: 461
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English