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On the Absorption of γ-Radiation by Absorbers with a Thickness Equal to a Multiple of the Mean Free Path and Analogies with Standing Waves in a Sound Resonance Tube

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This article addresses the phenomenon of the decreased absorption of γ-radiation when the thickness of the absorber equals a multiple of the mean free path, as observed in relevant laboratory experiments with various absorbing materials. This phenomenon can be compared with the periodic peaks in intensity in an open-ended sound tube that appear at multiples of half wavelength. This could suggest that there is analogy between the two physical systems that are the γ-ray absorber and the sound wave resonance tube. More similarities between the two systems are also presented.

Source: Eng—Advances in Engineering

DOI: 10.3390/eng5030120

Authors: Eleftherios Adamides, Andreas Kavadjiklis, Pavlos S. Koutroubas, Nikolaos Moshonas, Gerasimos Pagiatakis

Institutions: University of West Attica, School of Pedagogical and Technological Education

Language: English

Topic: Radiation Shielding Materials Analysis

Subfield: Materials Chemistry

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,364

OpenAlex ID: W4402578344

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