A practical method for calculation of mass-attenuation coefficients of beta particles
Date
2005-12
Authors
Yalçın, Sezai
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Publisher
Pergamon-Elsevier Science
Abstract
A practical method to calculate mass-attenuation coefficients of beta particles has been described. This method is based upon the analytical conclusion of beta emission energy spectrum and the range distribution of an individual beta particles. The mass-attenuation coefficients are obtained as the slope of the semi-log plot of theoretical calculated fraction of transmission vs. the foil thicknesses. This method has been applied to obtain the mass-attenuation coefficients of beta particles in aluminium, copper and gold. The results have been compared with the values given in previous works.
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Absorption-coefficient, Electrons, Absorbers, Emitters, Ranges, Energy, Nuclear Science & Technology, Alumina, Attenuation, Emission spectroscopy, Thickness measurement, Emission energy spectrum, Foil thickness, Mass-attenuation, Particles (particulate matter)
Citation
Gürler, O. ve Yalçın, S. (2005). "A practical method for calculation of mass-attenuation coefficients of beta particles". Annals of Nuclear Energy, 32(18), 1918-1925.