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Backscattering of gamma rays

Conference · · Natl. Bur. Stand. (U.S.), Spec. Publ.; (United States)
OSTI ID:7280895
A survey of principal research on the backscattering of gamma rays is described. This is a macroscopic phenomena composing many photons scattered backward from a surface of material. After a historical survey as an introduction, principal theme of research is described; nomenclature of albedo, Monte Carlo calculation, measurement of albedos, semi-empirical formula of the differential albedo, exposure dose rate distribution outside a scatterer, distribution of scattered gamma rays on the surface. 106 references.
Research Organization:
Kyoto Univ.
OSTI ID:
7280895
Conference Information:
Journal Name: Natl. Bur. Stand. (U.S.), Spec. Publ.; (United States) Journal Volume: 461
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English