Dead-Time Correction for Nonparalyzing Detectors When Measuring Short-Lived Nuclides

Author

Andrija S. Radovic
Shoaib Usman, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to show that when the half-life of a specimen being measured is comparable to the dead time of the measurement system, an additional correction is required in the classical dead-time correction formula for a nonparalyzing detector. This additional correction accounts for the decay of radioactivity during the dead time, and therefore the expression for the additional correction includes the specimen half-life. This additional correction is significant for some specialized applications involving very short-lived nuclides. These results may be useful for neutron activation analysis of short-lived isotopes and certain medical imaging applications.

Recommended Citation

A. S. Radovic and S. Usman, "Dead-Time Correction for Nonparalyzing Detectors When Measuring Short-Lived Nuclides," Nuclear Technology, American Nuclear Society (ANS), Jan 2007.

Department(s)

Nuclear Engineering and Radiation Science

Keywords and Phrases

Dead Time; Half-Life; Measurement System

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0029-5450

Document Type

Article - Journal

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2007 American Nuclear Society (ANS), All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Jan 2007