Abstract
A procedure is described for choosing the optimum pulse amplitude interval for a proportional counter when the useful signal level is comparable with the natural background level. It is shown that the optimum interval for counter pulses having a Gaussian amplitude distribution function corresponds to 1.4σ. The application of the procedure is demonstrated in a test example with processing of the iron K α x-ray spectrum.
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Zh. Tekh. Fiz. 68, 126–127 (May 1998)
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Antsiferov, P.S. Choosing the amplitude interval for a proportional counter at a low signal level. Tech. Phys. 43, 596–597 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1134/1.1259017
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