GAMMA-RAY TRANSMISSION,

Abstract

An approximate equation for the transmission of gamma rays through a slab of finite thickness is derived. This equation is an immediate generalization of Bethe's onedimensional equation. While Bethe's equation is valid only for the case of a slab in which the absorption coefficient of the gamma rays varies monotonely with energy, the equation discussed here is not so limited though it possesses other limitations. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 27, 1950
Accession Number
AD0603878

Entities

People

  • R. Latter

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Absorption
  • Absorption Coefficients
  • Coefficients
  • Equations
  • Gamma Rays
  • Mathematics
  • Thickness

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Plasma Physics / Magnetohydrodynamics
  • Solar Physics