Proficiency test for gamma spectroscopic analysis with a simulated fission product reference spectrum.
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.
Karhu
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CTBTO/PTS/IMS/RM, VIC, P.O. Box 1200, A-1400 Vienna, Austria. paula.kaarina.karhu@gmail.com
De Geer
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McWilliams
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Plenteda
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Werzi
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D000465:Algorithms; D003198:Computer Simulation; D005720:Gamma Rays; D008956:Models, Chemical; D008958:Models, Molecular; D015233:Models, Statistical; D009680:Nuclear Fission; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D011847:Radioactive Fallout / Q000032:analysis*; D011868:Radioisotopes / Q000032:analysis*; D011874:Radiometry / Q000379:methods*; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D013051:Spectrometry, Gamma / Q000379:methods*
D011847:Radioactive Fallout; D011868:Radioisotopes