Use of an iterative convolution approach for qualitative and quantitative peak analysis in low resolution gamma-ray spectra

• Published in: Nuclear instruments & methods in physics research. Section A, Accelerators, spectrometers, detectors and associated equipment Vol. 652; no. 1; pp. 544 - 549
• Main Authors: Gardner, Robin P., Ai, Xianyun, Peeples, Cody R., Wang, Jiaxin, Lee, Kyoung, Peeples, Johanna L., Calderon, Adan
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.10.2011
• Subjects: Convolution; Detectors; Gamma spectroscopy; Mathematical models; Nonlinearity; Packages; Peak convolution; Regression; Sodium iodide; Spectra; Spectrometers; Sodium iodide; Peak convolution; Gamma spectroscopy

In many applications, low resolution gamma-ray spectrometers, such as sodium iodide scintillation detectors, are widely used primarily due to their relatively low cost and high detection efficiency. There is widespread interest in improved methods for analyzing spectral data acquired with such devic...