Determination of optimum gating fold, shape and width for analysis of high-fold gamma-ray coincidence data

An investigation to find the optimum gate width and shape for the analysis of high-fold gamma-ray coincidence data has been undertaken. Results are presented which determine the effectiveness of using ellipsoidal rather than cuboidal gates. We also demonstrate that only when optimum gating fold, sha...

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Published inNuclear instruments & methods in physics research. Section A, Accelerators, spectrometers, detectors and associated equipment Vol. 399; no. 1; pp. 147 - 151
Main Authors Wilson, J.N., Austin, R.A.E., Haslip, D.S., Waddington, J.C.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier B.V 01.11.1997
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Summary:An investigation to find the optimum gate width and shape for the analysis of high-fold gamma-ray coincidence data has been undertaken. Results are presented which determine the effectiveness of using ellipsoidal rather than cuboidal gates. We also demonstrate that only when optimum gating fold, shapes and widths are adopted, is it possible to utilize the full sensitivity of the new generation of gamma-ray spectrometers such as Gammasphere and Euroball.
ISSN:0168-9002
1872-9576
DOI:10.1016/S0168-9002(97)00914-5