Cause of Bump in Uranium Gamma Spectrum

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The discussion centers on the cause of the bump observed in the uranium gamma spectrum, specifically in the lower energy range. Participants question whether this anomaly is due to normal Compton scattering, noting its asymmetric nature. The consensus indicates that the bump may result from low intensity, low energy gamma peaks, which are not adequately addressed in standard textbooks.

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Homework Statement


What is the cause for the bump in the lower energies of this spectrum: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Gammaspektrum_Uranerz.jpg

The Attempt at a Solution


Is it just normal Compton? I'm doubting that because that is very asymmetric. I can't find anything in any textbook I own. And if it's Compton, why is it so asymmetric? Is that because there are low intensity, low energy gamma peaks?
 
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*bump*
 
Seriously nobody that can answer this question? :s
 

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