Abstract
A high-resolution gamma monochromator having a resolution of ≁10-6 is described. The variable-energy γ source is obtained by nuclear resonance scattering, of neutron-capture γ rays, through various scattering angles. Several possible examples of combinations of γ sources and resonance scatterers are discussed. In particular, a lead target was employed to scatter the 7.28 MeV γ line of neutron-capture γ rays of iron. Variation of the angle of the resonantly scattered 7.28 MeV photons between 60°-150° permits an energy scan of 400 eV in any absorber. Thus, nuclear energy levels in some absorbers were photoexcited and the corresponding ground-state widths were extracted from the measured absorption spectrum. The results for the case of a Ce absorber are discussed in detail.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 193-203 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| Journal | Nuclear Instruments and Methods |
| Volume | 127 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1 Aug 1975 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine
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