Derivation of the dead-time correction equation for a radioactivity detector.
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2009-09
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Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
Abstract
When a radioactive source is being counted, a detected disintegration cannot be recorded during a Dead-Time period. In this report experiments are described which show that the graph of the distribution of detected disintegrations during Dead-Time periods is a horizontal line. Based on this observation, an alternative derivation is produced of the widely used Dead-Time correction equation for a radioactivity detector.
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Radioactivity, Radiation detectors, Dead time, Corrections, Equations, Derivatization
Citation
Whyllie, H. A. (2009). Derivation of the dead-time correction equation for a radioactivity detector. (ANSTO/E-769). Lucas Heights, NSW: Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation.