Physics 427

Dr. Ayars

Gamma Spectroscopy

In this experiment you will use an HPGE detector and a Multi-Channel Analyzer (MCA) to observe the gamma-ray spectra of various "known" isotopes, and then use the same tools to identify some "unknown" isotopes.

This experiment works reliably.

HPGE Detector Electronics

Reading

Questions

Location

Room 107.

Equipment needed

Cautions

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