Kessler Jr., E.
, Dewey, M.
, Deslattes, R.
, Henins, A.
, Borner, H.
, Jentschel, M.
and Lehmann, H.
(2008),
Accurate Determination of High Energy Gamma-Ray Standards, International Symposium on Capture Gamma-Ray Spectroscopy
(Accessed November 21, 2024)
Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock (
) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.
Accurate Determination of High Energy Gamma-Ray Standards
Published
Author(s)
, , , , H G. Borner, M Jentschel, H Lehmann
Abstract
The extension of accurate crystal diffraction spectroscopy to the 2 to 6 MeV region is described. Gamma-ray standards with a relative uncertainty of (2 to 5)x10-7 are obtained by measuring the small diffraction angles (a few tenths of a degree) through which the gamma rays are diffracted. Accurate knowledge of the crystal lattice spacing provides a wavelength scale that is consistent with the definition of the meter. The procedures and the facilities for measuring the small diffraction angles are briefly described. Measurements on gamma rays produced in neutron capture reactions involving H, 32S, and 35Cl are used to demonstrate the measurement capability that has been achieved. The relationship between accurate gamma ray and atomic mass measurements is described along with contributions to the fundamental constants such as the neutron mass.Citation
International Symposium on Capture Gamma-Ray Spectroscopy
Pub Type
Journals
Keywords
atomic masses, crystal diffraction, gamma-ray standards
Citation
Issues
If you have any questions about this publication or are having problems accessing it, please contact reflib@nist.gov.
Created October 16, 2008