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The Xcounts algorithm now estimates radioactive 127Xe in air samples. This enhanced algorithm successfully detected 127Xe from a recent atmospheric release, proving its accuracy.

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Area of Science:

Environmental monitoring
Radiochemistry
Atmospheric science

Background:

The Xcounts algorithm previously quantified specific radioactive xenon isotopes.
Accurate measurement of xenon isotopes is crucial for environmental and nuclear monitoring.

Purpose of the Study:

To extend the Xcounts algorithm for the detection of radioactive 127Xe.
To validate the enhanced algorithm's performance in real-world atmospheric sampling.

Main Methods:

The Xcounts algorithm was modified to include 127Xe quantification.
Atmospheric samples were collected using a SAUNA QB system during a controlled tracer release experiment.
The enhanced algorithm was applied to 119 collected air samples.

Main Results:

The algorithm successfully identified 127Xe in two samples originating from a 1.5-hour release.
The source of the detected 127Xe was approximately 3.5 km upwind of the sampling location.
No false positive detections of 127Xe were recorded in the remaining samples.

Conclusions:

The extended Xcounts algorithm is effective for detecting atmospheric 127Xe.
The algorithm demonstrates high specificity, minimizing false detections in environmental samples.
This advancement improves capabilities for tracking radioactive xenon isotopes in the atmosphere.