Präzise Messung der γ-Absolutintensität niederenergetischer Übergänge bei (n, γ)-Reaktionen und beim radioaktiven Zerfall mit einem Kristallspektrometer

1966 ◽  
Vol 21 (9) ◽  
pp. 1328-1343 ◽  
Author(s):  
Horst A. Neumann

A direct and an indirect method for accurate measurement of absolute intensities of low-energy γ-rays from neutron capture and radioactive decay by means of a crystal spectrometer is described. The 478-keV peak of Li7 (target B10) is used in the direct method while the 412-keV peak of Hg198 (target Au) is used in the indirect method. In addition the intensity calibration of the crystal spectrometer used in FRM (Munich Research Reactor), determination of the neutron capture rate and corrections for γ and neutron self-absorption are discussed in some detail. Absolute γ-intensities per neutron capture or decay respectively were determined for a number of strong low energy γ transitions in Rh104, Cd114, Sm150, Sm153, Eu152, Eu153, Eu154, Gd156, Gd158, Dy162, Dy163, Dy164, Dy165, Ho165, Ho166 and Er166. An accuracy of 2% was obtained in the most favorable cases.

1997 ◽  
Vol 04 (02) ◽  
pp. 295-305 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. C. ASENSIO

In this article, a brief overview of the current activity in the field of low energy photoelectron diffraction is presented. Although alternatively angle and energy-scanned photoelectron diffraction can be used to obtain the surface-structural information, we limit our discussion to the low energy and energy-scanned modes and their use in connection with a new developed direct method. By the use of this most recent approach, adatom-substrate distances and adsorption sites are directly revealed from a discrete mapping of the Fourier transform of scanned energy photoelectron diffraction spectra, measured at a representative set of geometries, which depend on the symmetry of the particular studied system. In addition, a short discussion on the determination of the detailed structure of adsorbed overlayers by the traditional trial-and-error method is included, using model multiple scattering calculations. These latest developments are illustrated with a specific example of an atomic adsorbate, and comments about the capabilities and limitations of photoelectron diffraction as a structural technique in new fields.


1970 ◽  
Vol 25 (5) ◽  
pp. 602-607 ◽  
Author(s):  
Walther Kaiser

With the beta-spectrometer at the research reactor near Munich the conversion-electron spectrum of 152Eu from slow neutron capture has been measured. In the range between 0 and 350 keV approximately 500 lines were found. For the low-energy-states a level scheme is proposed and compared with earlier level schemes of 152Eu. New transitions for the 9.3 h-isomer were found.


1962 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 241-248 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gerd Buschhorn

The low-energetic capture γ-ray spectrum of Rh104 was investigated by means of a 4.6 m-bent-crystal spectrometer in DUMoND-arrangement. For 39 γ-rays in the range from 20 to 400 keV, the energies and absolute intensities (relative to 100 neutron captures) were determined. An improved intensity calibration of the spectrometer showed the energy-dependence of the integrated reflection coefficient for the (101)-planes of the 3 mm thick quartz-crystal in the second diffraction order to be E-1.025±0.03 in the energy range from 100 to 470 keV.Decay-time measurements showed that besides the well known 51.4 keV-El-γ-transition, a second transition with 97.1 keV also decays with the Rh104m half-life of 4.4 min. This 97.1 keV-γ-ray corresponds to the transition from the second exited Rh104-level to the ground state. Several RITZ-combinations confirm this conclusion and improve the low-energy level-scheme of Rh104.


1939 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 431-451 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Deighton

Some years ago my colleague, Mr E. T. Halnan, suggested the construction of the present instrument for the purpose of determining figures for domestic fowls corresponding to those of Kellner for ruminants.Owing to the activity of the fowl, it is essential that an instrument for this purpose should be capable of recording accurately a heat output which may be varying with some rapidity.From this point of view the advantages of the indirect method were considered but were eventually rejected for the following reasons: (a) the advantage accruing from our greater experience of the direct method in this laboratory, (b) the work of Adams & Poulton (1933, 1934, 1935) calling in question the fundamental bases of the indirect method, and (c) the very variable R.Q.'S obtained in earlier work by numerous investigators working with birds.That the decision was wise soon became apparent when work on birds was begun. It is certain that no ordinary apparatus of that kind could possibly take account of the variations caused by the constant changes in activity.The principle of a “compensatory” or “balanced” calorimeter more or less as developed by Noyons (1927), Benedict (1927) and Heyster (1933), was selected as the most likely to give promptness in registration, and this choice has been amply justified in the result. Such instruments can be very lightly constructed, although where living animals are concerned, since their movements cannot be controlled, as can those of a human being, a greater margin of strength has to be provided, which naturally increases the heat capacity and lag and reduces sensitivity to small changes in heat evolution.


2015 ◽  
Vol 220-221 ◽  
pp. 940-945 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrzej Zbrowski ◽  
Wojciech Jóźwik

The article presents the process of determining the speed of an unmanned rescue vehicle.The conducted investigations involved a measurement system developed for testing dynamic lorries. The application of a test system for low-speed all-terrain vehicles was possible due to a wide measurement range of sensors. Speed was tested employing two following methods:an indirect method consisting of the measurement of the instantaneous rotational speed of the wheel;a direct method consisting of the measurement of speed against the ground, taken with an optical speed sensor.The authors also describe the sources of interferences characteristic of both methods that include:the wheelspin affecting the correctness of speed determination in the indirect measurement;the unevenness of the surface (ground) hindering the correct operation of the optical speed sensor.The paper also presents the characteristics of the rotational speed of the wheels obtained in road and off-road conditions. Based on the obtained signals, linear speed was determined. Additionally, the article discusses methods for eliminating measurement disturbances.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arnab Maity

The chemical reactivity of singlet oxygen (1O2) (SO) derives from its electronically excited state. Being a unique reactive oxygen species SO takes part in many important atmospheric, biological physical, chemical, and therapeutic process and attracted current research interest. To understand the mechanistic pathways in various process the detection and quantification of SO is very important. The direct method of detection is very challenging due to its highly reactive nature. Only direct method of determination of phosphorescence of SO at 1270 nm has been utilised but that also puts some limitation due to very low luminescence quantum yield. Indirect method using UV–Vis spectrophotometric, fluorescent and chemiluminescent probes has been extensively studied for this purpose. Elucidation of various mechanistic processes improvised the use of sophisticated spectroscopic detection probe for SO have been discussed in a simple and lucid manner in this article through citation of literature examples. Four major spectroscopic methods i.e. spectrophotometry, fluorescence, emission and chemiluminescence are elaborately discussed with special emphasis to chemical probes having high selectivity and sensitivity for SO.


2011 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 598-606 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kayla Poletto ◽  
Silvio C. Sampaio ◽  
Manoel M. F. de Queiroz ◽  
Benedito M. Gomes ◽  
Rosimaldo Soncela

Understanding hydrosedimental behavior of a watershed is essential for properly managing and using its hydric resources. The objective of this study was to verify the feasibility of the alternative procedure for the indirect determination of the sediment key curve using a turbidimeter. The research was carried out on the São Francisco Falso River, which is situated in the west of the state of Paraná on the left bank of ITAIPU reservoir. The direct method was applied using a DH-48 sediment suspended sampler. The indirect method consisted of the use of a linigraph and a turbidimeter. Based on the results obtained, it was concluded that the indirect method using a turbidimeter showed to be fully feasible, since it gave a power function-type mathematical model equal of the direct method. Furthermore, the average suspended sediment discharge into the São Francisco Falso River during the 2006/2007 harvest was calculated at 7.26 metric t day-1.


1973 ◽  
Vol 56 (6) ◽  
pp. 1508-1508
Author(s):  
Dov Basker

Abstract An indirect method for determining insoluble solids in processed vegetable products has been developed which avoids the problem of clogged filter paper that occurs in the direct method. Good agreement was obtained when apricots and onions were analyzed by the 2 methods.


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