Improving the resolution of beta scattering spectroscopy


Celiktas C., Selvi S., YEĞİN G.

Radiation Physics and Chemistry, vol.71, no.5, pp.1009-1013, 2004 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 71 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2004
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.radphyschem.2004.03.001
  • Journal Name: Radiation Physics and Chemistry
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1009-1013
  • Keywords: beta spectroscopy, pulse shape discrimination, beta scattering
  • Manisa Celal Bayar University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

We have examined the performance of a modified beta-ray spectrometer using a pulse shape analyzer/timing single channel analyzer and related electronics, thereby preserving the low energy electron tail in measurement of the scattered electron spectra from an n-type Si wafer target. Comparison of measurements with the scattering spectra calculated by the Monte Carlo program EGS4 indicates good agreement across a significant part of the spectrum, an exception being for the energy region 30-100keV. Re-evaluation of existing scattering cross-sections would be useful, as would possible geometrical effects of the scattering arrangement used herein. Present efforts seek to contribute to the evaluation of electron scattering cross-sections and improvement in theoretical models. © 2004 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.