Standard radionuclides used in energy detector calibration

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Standard radionuclides are essential for calibrating scintillator and germanium energy sensors, as they provide definitive line energies for accurate measurements. The National Nuclear Data Center (NNDC) database is a valuable resource for retrieving reported measurements of specific radionuclides. Additionally, crystal spectroscopy is a relevant technique for determining the energies of these standards. This discussion highlights the importance of using established methods and resources for effective calibration in energy detection.

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  • Understanding of scintillator and germanium energy sensors
  • Familiarity with radionuclide calibration techniques
  • Knowledge of crystal spectroscopy methods
  • Access to the NNDC database for nuclear data
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  • Research the NNDC database for specific radionuclide measurements
  • Explore crystal spectroscopy techniques for energy determination
  • Study calibration methods for scintillator and germanium sensors
  • Investigate the latest advancements in energy detection technologies
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Researchers, physicists, and engineers involved in radiation detection, calibration specialists, and anyone interested in the application of radionuclides in energy measurement technologies.

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In using scintillator or germanium energy sensors, certain radionuclides representing some definite line energies are used to calibrate the sensors. What technique or method is used to measure or determine the energies of these standards.
In using scintillator or germanium energy sensors, certain radionuclides representing some definite line energies are used to calibrate the sensors. What technique or method is used to measure or determine the energies of these standards.
 
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What, if any research on this have you done, and what is still unclear?
 
Hi,

You may find this database quite useful
https://www.nndc.bnl.gov/ensdf/

Just put the source you are looking for, and it retrieves the all the reported measurements of that nucleus.

Cheers,
ORF
 
It was a drive-by posting, I'm afraid.
 
For those who are curious or might have a similar question, look up crystal spectroscopy.
 

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