Prompt Gamma Activation Analysis of Fuel Material
Title | Prompt Gamma Activation Analysis of Fuel Material PDF eBook |
Author | David Paul Dunlevy |
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Pages | 168 |
Release | 1985 |
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Handbook of Prompt Gamma Activation Analysis
Title | Handbook of Prompt Gamma Activation Analysis PDF eBook |
Author | G. Molnar |
Publisher | Springer Science & Business Media |
Pages | 448 |
Release | 2010-02-23 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 0387233598 |
Prompt gamma activation analysis (PGAA) is a unique, non-destructive nuclear analytical method with multi-element capabilities. It is most effective if intense neutron beams (especially cold beams) of nuclear reactors are used to induce the prompt gamma radiation. Based largely on the authors' pioneering research in cold neutron PGAA, the handbook describes the methodology in self-contained manner and reviews recent applications. The library of prompt gamma ray data and spectra for all natural elements is a unique aid to the practitioner. The level is understandable by a broad audience, which facilitates teaching and training. The Handbook of Prompt Gamma Activation Analysis is a comprehensive handbook written for those practising the method, wanting to implement it at a reactor facility, or just looking for a powerful non-destructive method of element analysis. The book is also useful for nuclear physics, chemistry and engineering scientists, scholars and graduate students interested in neutron-induced gamma ray spectroscopy and nuclear analytical methods.
Database of Prompt Gamma Rays from Slow Neutron Capture for Elemental Analysis
Title | Database of Prompt Gamma Rays from Slow Neutron Capture for Elemental Analysis PDF eBook |
Author | International Atomic Energy Agency |
Publisher | IAEA |
Pages | 282 |
Release | 2007 |
Genre | Science |
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Neutron-capture prompt-gamma activation analysis (PGAA) is particularly valuable as a non-destructive nuclear method in the measurement of elements that do not form neutron capture products with delayed gamma ray emissions. Inaccurate and incomplete data have been a significant hindrance in the qualitative and quantitative analysis of complicated capture gamma spectra by means of PGAA. This database was produced to improve the quality and quantity of required data in order to make possible the reliable application of PGAA in fields such as materials science, geology, mining, archaeology, environment, food analysis and medicine. The database provides a variety of tables for all natural elements (from H to U) including the following data: isotopic composition, thermal radiative cross-section (total and partial), Westcott g-factors, energy of the gamma rays (prompt and delayed), decay mode, half-life and branching ratios. The CD-ROM included in this publication contains the database, the retrieval system and important electronic documents related to the project.--Publisher's description.
Analysis of Unknown Materials with Prompt Gamma-ray Activation Analysis (PGAA).
Title | Analysis of Unknown Materials with Prompt Gamma-ray Activation Analysis (PGAA). PDF eBook |
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Pages | 5 |
Release | 2002 |
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To assay the degradation of high explosives (HE) by a material-loss mechanism, prompt gamma activation analysis (PGAA), using a miniature neutron accelerator developed at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) is proposed. Whereas the PGAA signatures from carbon and nitrogen in the chemical matrices are relatively low, fast neutrons may be used due to the higher cross sections for interaction. By using the upgraded PGAA database developed by the Isotope Projects Group at LBNL in collaboration with new PGAA data obtained at the Institute of Isotope and Surface Chemistry in Budapest, Hungary, it should be possible to observe and potentially to quantify a macroscopic loss of mass in HE.
Development and Application of a Prompt Gamma Activation Analysis System in the Measurement of Neutron Capture Cross-sections of Geologic Materials
Title | Development and Application of a Prompt Gamma Activation Analysis System in the Measurement of Neutron Capture Cross-sections of Geologic Materials PDF eBook |
Author | John Leslie Krohn |
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Pages | 150 |
Release | 1992 |
Genre | Neutron capture gamma ray spectroscopy |
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Neutron Generators for Analytical Purposes
Title | Neutron Generators for Analytical Purposes PDF eBook |
Author | International Atomic Energy Agency |
Publisher | IAEA Radiation Technology Repo |
Pages | 145 |
Release | 2012 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 9789201251107 |
This publication addresses recent developments in neutron generator (NG) technology. It presents information on compact instruments with high neutron yield to be used for neutron activation analysis (NAA) and prompt gamma neutron activation analysis in combination with high count rate spectrometers. Traditional NGs have been shown to be effective for applications including borehole logging, homeland security, nuclear medicine and the on-line analysis of aluminium, coal and cement. Pulsed fast thermal neutron analysis, as well as tagged and timed neutron analysis, are additional techniques which can be applied using NG. Furthermore, NG can effectively be used for elemental analysis and is also effective for analysis of hidden materials by neutron radiography. Useful guidelines for developing NG based research laboratories are also provided in this publication.
Prompt Gamma-Ray Neutron Activation Analysis (PGNAA) for Elemental Analysis
Title | Prompt Gamma-Ray Neutron Activation Analysis (PGNAA) for Elemental Analysis PDF eBook |
Author | Robin P. Gardner |
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Release | 2006 |
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This research project was to improve the prompt gamma-ray neutron activation analysis (PGNAA) measurement approach for bulk analysis, oil well logging, and small sample thermal enutron bean applications.