The 1995 IAEA intercomparison of gamma-ray spectrum analysis software

被引:25
作者
Blaauw, M
Fernandez, VO
vanEspen, P
Bernasconi, G
Noy, RC
Dung, HM
Molla, NI
机构
[1] IAEA, PHYS SECT, VIENNA, AUSTRIA
[2] UNIV ANTWERP, DEPT CHEM, MITAC, WILRIJK, BELGIUM
[3] IAEA, SEIBERSDORF LABS, RIAL INSTRUMENTAT, VIENNA, AUSTRIA
[4] INST PHYS NUCL, APPL NUCL PHYS DEPT, DA LAT, VIETNAM
[5] INST NUCL SCI & TECHNOL, DHAKA, BANGLADESH
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10.1016/S0168-9002(97)00015-6
中图分类号
TH7 [仪器、仪表];
学科分类号
0804 ; 080401 ; 081102 ;
摘要
In an intercomparison organized by the IAEA, 12 PC-based programs for gamma-ray spectrum analysis were tested using seven reference spectra and a sum uf squared differences method. It was found that all programs yield peak areas without bias, relative to each other. Most of the programs could analyze a spectrum containing only singlets in reasonable statistical control with respect to peak areas. Peak positions generally are reported with too small or absent uncertainties, Statistical control was found to be lacking in the analysis of doublet peak areas.
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页码:416 / 432
页数:17
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