What Does 'Gain of the Detection System' Mean in Particle Detection?

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The term 'gain of the detection system' refers to the ratio of registered counts per bombardment from a radioactive source, and it can also pertain to the signal strength of each interaction. In older electronic systems, stronger individual pulses affected detector efficiency, as they struggled to differentiate between low and high energy interactions. This limitation highlights the importance of understanding gain in the context of detector performance. The discussion also prompts inquiries about relevant textbooks being used in the field. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the significance of gain in gamma ray detection and its implications for detector efficiency.
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In the context of detectors of gamma rays, electrons etc. Does the term 'gain of the detection system' mean the ratio of the number of registered counts per bombardment from radioactive source?
 
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If heard 'gain' used in the context of signal strength of each interaction. In older electronics, stronger individual pulses did have an influence on detector efficiency because the electronics could not distinguish a low energy interaction following a higher energy interaction.

See if this discussion is useful -
http://www.nucsafe.com/Technology/gamma_interactions_and_spectroscopy.htm

What textbook is one using?
 
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