An intercomparison of Monte Carlo codes used in gamma-ray spectrometry

Authors :: Vidmar, T.
Aubineau-Laniece, I.
Anagnostakis, M.J.
Arnold, D.
Brettner-Messler, R.
Budjas, D.
Capogni, M.
Dias, M.S.
De Geer, L-E.
Fazio, A.
Gasparro, J.
Hult, M.
Hurtado, S.
Jurado Vargas, M.
Laubenstein, M.
Lee, K.B.
Lee, Y-K.
Lepy, M-C.
Maringer, F-J.
Medina Peyres, V.
Source :: Applied Radiation & Isotopes. Jun2008, Vol. 66 Issue 6/7, p764-768. 5p.
Publication Year :: 2008
Abstract: Abstract: In an intercomparison exercise, the Monte Carlo codes most commonly used in gamma-ray spectrometry today were compared with each other in order to gauge the differences between them in terms of typical applications. No reference was made to experimental data; instead, the aim was to confront the codes with each other, as they were applied to the calculation of full-energy-peak and total efficiencies. Surprising differences between the results of different codes were revealed. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]