Integration of auto analysis program of gamma spectrum and software and determination of elementcontent in sample by k-zeromethod

Trinh Quang Vinh1, Truong Thi Hong Loan2, Mai Van Nhon2, Huynh Truc Phuong2
1 Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City
2 University of Sciencein Ho Chi Minh City

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Integrating the gamma spectrum auto-analysis program withelemental analysis software by k-zero method is the objective for many researchers. This work is the first stepin building an auto analysis program of gamma spectrum, which includes modules of reading spectrum, displaying spectrum, calibrating energy of peak, smoothing spectrum, calculating peak area and determining content of elements in sample. Then, the results fromthe measurments of standard samples by a low level spectrometer using HPGe detecotr are comparedto thoseof other gamma spectrum auto-analysis programs.

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