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Main Title Computer Program for the Analysis of gamma-Ray Spectra by the Method of Least Squares.
Author Phillips, Charles R. ; Stewart, Jon A. ; Athey., T. Whit III ;
CORP Author Public Health Service, Washington, D. C. Div. of Radiological Health.
Year Published 1966
Report Number PHS-999-RH-21;
Stock Number PB-173 978
Additional Subjects ( Computer programs ; Gamma-ray spectra) ; Analysis ; Environmental tests ; Computers ; Computer storage devices ; Radiation monitors ; Radiological contamination ; Least squares method ;
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NTIS  PB-173 978 Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. 07/26/2022
Collation 32p
Abstract
A computer program, written in Fortran II and Fortran IV languages for the IBM 1620 and 7040-1401 computers, respectively, is presented for the analysis of gamma-ray spectra by the method of least squares. The Fortran IV main program and four subroutines are included in appendices. The method is accurate, agreeing favorably with estimated standard deviations, and is sufficiently sensitive to be useful for routine analysis of gamma-ray spectra of a substantial number of low-activity samples. Data provided by a verification experiment show that the least squares method is more accurate than the simultaneous equations method. (Author)