Simplified two media method: a modified approach for measuring linear attenuation coefficient of odd shaped archaeological samples of unknown thickness

Baltej Singh Sidhu; A S Dhaliwal; K S Mann; K S Kahlon

doi:10.1016/j.apradiso.2011.06.007

Simplified two media method: a modified approach for measuring linear attenuation coefficient of odd shaped archaeological samples of unknown thickness

Appl Radiat Isot. 2011 Oct;69(10):1516-20. doi: 10.1016/j.apradiso.2011.06.007. Epub 2011 Jun 23.

Authors

Baltej Singh Sidhu¹, A S Dhaliwal, K S Mann, K S Kahlon

Affiliation

¹ Department of Physics, Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering & Technology, Deemed-to-be-University, Longowal (Sangrur) 148106, India. baltejsliet@gmail.com

PMID: 21727010
DOI: 10.1016/j.apradiso.2011.06.007

Abstract

Linear attenuation coefficients of regular as well as irregular shaped archaeological samples of FaLG (flyash-lime-gypsum) of unknown thickness have been measured employing 'simplified two media' method. Seven different liquid materials plus air have been used as media to measure attenuation coefficient of these samples. Obtained results have been compared with those for regular shaped samples. Experimental values have also been compared with theoretical values calculated from FFAST and XCOM. A good agreement has been observed between experimental and theoretical values. Present measurements employing 'simplified two media' method have been reported for the first time for checking its validation and reliability.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't