A new approach to process gamma scattering spectra for aluminum materials

Abstract

In this study, we used Monte Carlo method to simulate each separate component of the gamma scattering spectrum. The gamma rays emitted from a 137Cs source, scatter on aluminum targets and recorded by a NaI(Tl) detector. Based on the distribution characteristics of each scattering component, we propose a new method to analyze scattered gamma spectra. This method was applied for simulated spectra to estimate the material thickness gives good results.