Proficiency test for gamma spectroscopic analysis with a simulated fission product reference spectrum

P Karhu; L-E De Geer; E McWilliams; R Plenteda; R Werzi

doi:10.1016/j.apradiso.2006.02.041

Proficiency test for gamma spectroscopic analysis with a simulated fission product reference spectrum

Appl Radiat Isot. 2006 Oct-Nov;64(10-11):1334-9. doi: 10.1016/j.apradiso.2006.02.041. Epub 2006 Mar 29.

Authors

P Karhu¹, L-E De Geer, E McWilliams, R Plenteda, R Werzi

Affiliation

¹ CTBTO/PTS/IMS/RM, VIC, P.O. Box 1200, A-1400 Vienna, Austria. [email protected]

PMID: 16567096
DOI: 10.1016/j.apradiso.2006.02.041

Abstract

Within the proficiency test programme for the radionuclide laboratories supporting the verification of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty, a simulated gamma spectrum with the characteristics of an atmospheric nuclear test was used as reference material. The spectrum was produced by the MCNP-based Virtual Gamma Spectroscopy Laboratory (VGSL), using analysis results of a historical measurement of nuclear weapons debris as input. The method was found suitable for a proficiency test assessing laboratories' gamma spectroscopic analysis.

Publication types

Evaluation Study

MeSH terms

Algorithms*
Computer Simulation
Gamma Rays
Models, Chemical
Models, Molecular
Models, Statistical
Nuclear Fission*
Radiation Dosage
Radioactive Fallout / analysis*
Radioisotopes / analysis*
Radiometry / methods*
Reproducibility of Results
Sensitivity and Specificity
Spectrometry, Gamma / methods*

Substances

Radioactive Fallout
Radioisotopes