Gamma spectra
Experiment no.: 10.6.6
The energy spectra of gamma rays from Cs-137, Na-22, and Co-60 are measured with a NaI(Tl) scintillation detector.
Caution: Radioactive radiation!
Use the source only for short time, otherwise shield the source and keep distance!!
Caution: Radioactive radiation!
Use the source only for short time, otherwise shield the source and keep distance!!
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Documents for this experiment
Experiment set-up for gamma spectroscopy
Isotopes used
Energy diagram for the decay of Cs-137
Energy diagram for the decay of Na-22
Energy diagram for the decay of Co-60
Energy spectrum of Cs-137
Energy spectrum of Na-22
Energy spectrum of Co-60
Polar diagram of the relative gamma energy
Diagram of relative electron energy
Photomultiplier
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