A gamma-ray spectrometry analysis software environment. (April 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lutter, G.; Hult, M.; Marissens, G.; Stroh, H.; Tzika, F.
• Is Part Of: Applied radiation and isotopes. Volume 134(2018:Apr.)
• Page Start: 200
• Page End: 204
• Publication Date: 2018-04
• Subjects: Gamma-ray spectrometry -- Monte Carlo -- Decay generator -- Analysis software; Radiology -- Periodicals; Radiation -- Industrial applications -- Periodicals; Nuclear chemistry -- Periodicals; Internet resource; Periodical; 660.298
• DOI: 10.1016/j.apradiso.2017.06.045
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0969-8043

Abstract

Abstract: At the JRC-Geel's RadioNuclide Metrology sector, a Monte Carlo code based on EGSnrc, and a general purpose calculation sheet implemented in Microsoft Excel ®, have been developed to make the quantitative gamma-ray spectrometry analysis of samples simpler and more robust. The further aim is that the software can be used by non-experts in gamma-ray spectrometry e.g. external researchers using JRC-Geel's facilities through the EUFRAT transnational access scheme. This paper presents the developed Monte Carlo software and the functionality included in the calculation sheet. Highlights: A Monte Carlo code has been developed and validated using EGSnrc. A radionuclide decay generator has been written and validated. Detection efficiency can be calculated for High Purity Germanium detector. A flexible and user friendly analysis software using MS Excel ® has been developed. Functionalities and performances of the software are presented.