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A Different Method to Determine the Gamma-ray Linear Attenuation Coefficient

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Gamma-ray linear attenuation coefficient values of Pb, Fe, and Al absorber materials were investigated. A fast coincidence timing measurement spectrometer was used for this purpose differently from other traditional spectrometers. A solid point 22Na positron source was utilized for the annihilation radiations. Obtained results were compared with those of XCOM program and literature values.

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This work was supported by TUBITAK, the Scientific and Technological Research Council of TURKEY under project number 116F324.

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  1. Izmir Tinaztepe University, Vocational School of Health Services, Medical Imaging Techniques Department, 35400, Buca, Izmir, Turkey

    Elif Ebru Ermis

  2. Ege University, Faculty of Science, Physics Department, 35100, Bornova, Izmir, Turkey

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Ermis, E.E., Celiktas, C. A Different Method to Determine the Gamma-ray Linear Attenuation Coefficient. Instrum Exp Tech 64, 318–320 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1134/S0020441221010097

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