Question

How to correctly take into account the summing effect in a cascade transition between nuclear levels?​

Answer 1

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When measuring gamma spectra from the decay of a radioactive nucleus, I observe 3 peaks in the spectrum. The databases indicate that during the decay of this nucleus, there are only 2 lines that lie in a cascade. The third observed peak is cumulative and is approximately 10% of the first or second peak.

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Answer 2

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When measuring gamma spectra from the decay of a radioactive nucleus, I observe 3 peaks in the spectrum. The databases indicate that during the decay of this nucleus, there are only 2 lines that lie in a cascade. The third observed peak is cumulative and is approximately 10% of the first or second peak. What is the possibility of dividing the third peak into contributions from the first and second transitions?