GS: Introduction to gamma ray spectroscopy
The purpose of this experiment is for you to learn the basics of gamma ray spectroscopy using a NaI scintillation detector, standard "NIM" modules and a multichannel data acquisition system. You will also understand the gamma ray interactions that give rise to the pulse height spectra observed for a number of standard gamma ray sources.
Experiment instructions (read before coming to the laboratory)
Pre-reading: Gilmore Practical Gamma Ray Spectroscopy Chapter 3 (read and understand before you come to the laboratory)
There are two copies of a bound collection of chapters from various books and
manuals in PHYLAB3, and a copy of Gilmore and Hemingway Practical Gamma
Ray Spectroscopy.
Please do not remove these from the laboratory.
RETURN TO: UCT PHYLAB3