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Calculation of self-attenuation factors for well-type geometry

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The self-attenuation factor, in γ-ray spectrometry expressing the fraction of photons prevented from registering in the full-energy peak by interactions with the sample material, is derived for well-type geometry for the case when the height of the sample is larger than its diameter. In the derivation the independence of the self-attenuation factor of detector properties is assumed. The factor is given in an analytical form as a function of the sample height, sample diameter and the linear attenuation coefficient of the sample material.

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    M. Korun & T. Vidmar

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Korun, M., Vidmar, T. Calculation of self-attenuation factors for well-type geometry. Czech J Phys 53 (Suppl 1), A225–A231 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10582-003-0029-4

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