Mass Energy Absorption Coefficient

[a.zapantis@qut.edu.au (Alex Zapantis)]

A quick test for all you nuclear interaction gurus out there (because I am
unsure of the answer !!)

Define mass energy absorption coefficient.

Does this include only photoelectric interactions??


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                        Alex Zapantis
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