Open AccessCOUNTING METHODS FOR THE ASSAY OF RADIOACTIVE SAMPLES
Author(s) -
E.P. Steinberg
Publication year - 1961
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/4056100
Subject(s) - beta (programming language) , alpha (finance) , physics , radiochemistry , nuclear physics , statistics , mathematics , computer science , chemistry , programming language , construct validity , psychometrics
A guide is presented for problems involved in counting methods and techniques used in avoiding or correcting . them. Beta, alpha, and gamma counting is treated. Among the items discussed are the geometry factor, absorption, scattering, and background. A bibliography of 164 references is included. (D.J.C.