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Simulation and optimization of cyclic activation analysis of short-lived isotopes with 14MeV neutron generator
R Khelifi1, Z Idiri, S Tobbeche
1Centre de Develop des Techniques Nucleaires, Algiers, Algeria.
Abstract:
A program of simulation and optimization is developed for the case of cyclic activation analysis of short-lived isotopes with 14-MeV neutrons. The background line under the photopeaks of interest is simulated using Zikovsky's model. The reliability of the program is checked on real conditions with a geological reference sample "Soil 5" provided by the IAEA. Optimum experimental conditions (timing parameters, number of cycles) are determined, and corresponding detection limits calculated. A systematic study of short-lived isotopes with half-lives lower than 5 min is done for Soil 5, and the results are discussed.
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