[ RadSafe ] Gamma shielding puzzle

[Joseph Alvarez]

It seems you have not provided enough information. If you know mu you know
the energy. Usually the assumption is the max energy, but a spectrum can be
computed. What is the question?

On Mon, Mar 15, 2010 at 4:56 PM, Joel C. <cehn at aol.com> wrote:

>
> Here's a puzzle;  impute the gamma ray energy if you know the transmission
> factor thru (thick) concrete.  T = B exp(-mu x t) is the simple equation,
> but B is a function of energy, so you cant just solve for mu and go the mu
> vs. E curve.  Anybody confronted this one?  (Distance-- r squared --effects
> can be ignored.)
>
> Joel I. Cehn, CHP
> joelc at alum.wpi.edu
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