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The evaluation of γ-ray spectra achieved by Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis (INAA) is improved if effects of line shift and peak broadening are taken into account, comparing the corresponding γ-lines in spectra from samples and standards. An algorithm which handles both effects is proposed and its realization in a computer program for routine analysis of archaeological ceramic samples is presented.
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Beier, T., Mommsen, H. On the importance of line shift and peak broadening corrections in the evaluation of spectra in neutron activation analysis. Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, Articles 172, 29–41 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02040659
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