| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8210526 | Applied Radiation and Isotopes | 2013 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
The influence of different source compositions and α-particle energies on the detection efficiency of a gas-flow proportional counter was examined using experimental measurements and Monte Carlo simulations. Efficiency variation with alpha-particle energy was very marked, being less significant with the substrate composition. These results show that the determination of gross alpha activity in an unknown sample must be carried out very carefully in order to give a correct estimation of its activity.
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Authors
A. Fernández Timón, M. Jurado Vargas, A.B. Ruano Sánchez, J. de la Torre Pérez, A. MartÃn Sánchez,