Photoelectric mass attenuation coefficient data

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The discussion centers on the search for individual photoelectric and Compton attenuation coefficients, particularly in relation to soft tissue and other materials. The user references a graph of total mass attenuation coefficients but struggles to find specific data or formulas for the individual coefficients. They provide links to resources, including the NIST database and the Hubbell NSRDS-NBS29 document, which contains relevant photon data tables. These resources are essential for obtaining the required attenuation coefficients for various elements and mediums.

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  • Understanding of mass attenuation coefficients
  • Familiarity with photon interaction data
  • Knowledge of NIST databases and resources
  • Basic principles of radiation physics
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  • Research the NIST X-ray Mass Attenuation Coefficient database
  • Explore the Hubbell NSRDS-NBS29 document for detailed photon data
  • Investigate the mathematical formulations for photoelectric and Compton attenuation coefficients
  • Examine experimental studies on attenuation coefficients in biological tissues
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Researchers, physicists, and students in the fields of radiation physics, medical physics, and materials science seeking detailed information on attenuation coefficients for various elements and mediums.

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I see graphs for the total mass attenuation coefficient such as this all over the web:http://scientificsentence.net/Radiations/images/attenuation_coefficients.jpg
However, I can't find data on the individual attenuation coefficients such as the photoelectric or Compton attenuation coefficients. What I need is either a general formula to find them, although I imagine that the formulas will be very complex, or just experimental data on the coefficients for different elements/mediums (e.g. soft tissue).

2. The attempt at a solution
http://physics.nist.gov/PhysRefData/XrayMassCoef/ComTab/tissue.html
This is the closest data I could find, but it tells me nothing about the individual attenuation coefficients.

Please tell me that someone reading this knows where to find this information or what to Google because I have run out of ideas. Thank you in advance.
 
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Try this doc:

http://www.nist.gov/data/nsrds/NSRDS-NBS29.pdf

It's a collection of photon data tables (cross-sections, attenuation coefficients, etc.) for elements and compounds (Hubbell NSRDS-NBS29) - oldie but goodie :)
 
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