Gamma geometry dependency of efficiency functions in the 4πβ-γ coincidence measurements of complex decaying nuclides

Evaluation of absolute measurement using a 4π plastic scintillator for the 4πβ-γ coincidence counting method

Absolute measurement by the 4πβ-γ coincidence counting method was conducted by two photomultipliers facing across a plastic scintillator to be focused on β ray counting efficiency. The detector was held with a through-hole-type NaI(Tl) detector. The results include absolutely determined activity and its uncertainty especially about extrapolation. A comparison between the obtained and known activities showed agreement within their uncertainties.

Improvements of the standardization of (134)Cs by the critical window setting for 605keV photopeak

In the standardization of (134)Cs by the 4πβ-γ coincidence method with a γ-window at 605keV, the satellite components of 563keV and 569keV overlapping the 605keV peak cause a steep slope and non-linearity of the efficiency extrapolation function. By shifting the lower threshold of a γ-window higher, the satellite components are eliminated, and the slope tends to horizontal. Nearly flat efficiency curves were obtained by using a CeBr3 scintillator for detecting γ-photons, as well as a NaI(Tl) scintillator.

Simulation technique for extrapolation curves in 4πβ-γ coincidence counting method using EGS5 code

A simulation technique was developed for the extrapolation technique in 4πβ-γ coincidence counting method. Simultaneous emissions of β and γ rays were calculated using EGS5 code to obtain coincidence counting between both β and γ channels. The simulated extrapolation curves were compared with experimental data obtained with (134)Cs measurements using a plastic scintillator in the β channel. The variation of the extrapolation curves with γ-gate configuration was investigated by the simulation technique.