The Propagation of Errors in the Measure of Plutonium Isotopic Composition by Gamma-Ray Spectroscopy

Publication Date
Volume
12
Issue
2
Start Page
39
Author(s)
T. E. Sampson T. E. Sampson - Los Alamos National Laboratory
Ray Gunnick - Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.
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Abstract
We discuss methods for the propagation of errors in the determination of plutonium isotopic composition and specific power by gammaray spectroscopy techniques. The 1975 ANSI calorimetry standard is shown to be in error in this regard. The developed formulas are compared with measurements for applicable cases. Some examples of the sensitivity of the specific power to measurement biases are presented.
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