Standard radionuclides used in energy detector calibration

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the calibration of scintillator and germanium energy sensors using standard radionuclides, specifically focusing on the techniques or methods employed to measure or determine the energies of these standards.

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  • Exploratory, Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about the techniques or methods used to measure the energies of radionuclides for sensor calibration.
  • Another participant asks about the research conducted on this topic and what remains unclear.
  • A third participant provides a link to a database that retrieves reported measurements of specific radionuclides, suggesting it may be useful for the discussion.
  • A later reply comments that the previous post was a brief, possibly unengaged contribution.
  • Another participant suggests looking up crystal spectroscopy for those interested in related questions.

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There is no consensus reached among participants, and multiple viewpoints and suggestions are presented without resolution.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not detailed specific techniques or methods for energy measurement, and the discussion lacks clarity on the practical applications of the mentioned resources.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in the calibration of energy sensors, radionuclide measurement techniques, or crystal spectroscopy may find this discussion relevant.

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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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