Abstract
The properties of monochromatic γ-sources having discrete energies (Eγ ≤ 11.4 MeV) generated by neutron capture via a nuclear reactor are reviewed. The advantages and disadvantages of such sources are compared with γ-sources produced by other methods. Features such as intensity, monochromaticity, collimation, angular aperture, and background are discussed. It is shown that intensities of the order of 108 photons/s · cm2 · eV on the target position may be produced in conjunction with a high flux reactor, and that such γ-sources have unique properties which cannot be superseded as yet by any other means. Methods of coarse and fine variation of the energies of such γ-rays are mentioned. The production of fully linearly polarized monochromatic photon beams is discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 29-38 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Nuclear Instruments and Methods |
Volume | 166 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Nov 1979 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine