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Spectroscopy and Optimizing Semiconductor Detector Data Under X and γ Photons Using Image Processing Technique
Jamshid Soltani Nabipour1, Abdollah Khorshidi2
1Bio-Nuclear and Medical Radiation Engineering Department, Parand Branch, Islamic Azad University, Parand, Iran.
Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
|February 20, 2020
Summary
This study optimized spectroscopy methods for radiation shielding materials. Simulated spectra closely matched experimental data, aiding in selecting materials for imaging and radiotherapy applications.
Area of Science:
- Nuclear Physics
- Materials Science
- Spectroscopy
Background:
- Spectroscopy analyzes light absorption/emission by materials.
- It measures radiation intensity as a function of wavelength.
- Understanding material interaction with radiation is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To experimentally obtain and optimize spectra for various materials.
- To compare theoretical calculations with simulation data.
- To refine spectroscopy techniques for radiation shielding applications.
Main Methods:
- Obtained cadmium tungstate spectra using X-ray and gamma-ray sources.
- Calculated radiation attenuation coefficients for different materials and thicknesses.
- Utilized FLUKA simulations and MATLAB for data analysis and spectral optimization.
Main Results:
- Material density generally correlated with increased attenuation, with exceptions for water and soft tissue under gamma-ray exposure.
- Iron exhibited the lowest mass attenuation coefficient for both radiation types.
- Optimized simulated spectra demonstrated high similarity to experimental data.
Conclusions:
- Lead, despite high density, showed significant corrected coefficients for both X-ray and gamma-ray attenuation.
- Optimized spectral data improves accuracy in radiation shielding material characterization.
- Material selection for imaging and radiotherapy requires thorough evaluation of radiation interaction properties.
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