Detection efficiency evaluation for low energy of a NaI(Tl) scintillation detector

Seongjin Maeng, Sang Hoon Lee, Seong Jin Park, Woo Cheol Choi

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Abstract

To improve the characterization of the detection efficiency of a NaI(Tl) scintillation detector in the low energy range, measurements and Monte Carlo simulations were performed with a certified reference material (CRM) and disk sources. The detection efficiency as modeled. In the MCNP simulation, the detection efficiency dropped as expected at 33.17 keV. The X-ray escape correction factors of a 204Tl disk source and MCNP simulations were compared, a factor of the 204Tl was similar. Moreover, Correcting the X-ray escape and using fewer sources than the CRM resulted in better detection efficiency for the NaI(Tl) detector in the low energy range.

Original languageEnglish
Article number110325
JournalRadiation Physics and Chemistry
Volume199
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 2022

Keywords

  • Detection efficiency
  • Low energy ragne
  • NaI(Tl) scintillation detector
  • X-ray escape

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