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calculation of single and double escape peaks

Posted: 07 Apr 2026, 20:49
by GeoFreelancer
In gamma spectroscopy with scintillation detectors, escape events occur at photon energies > 1022 keV. Knowing the probability of occurrence of single or double escape events is of great importance for the interpretation of a spectrum, as they form a peak together with other emissions. The attached document describes a method developed using OpenGammaSpec.

Re: calculation of single and double escape peaks

Posted: 10 Apr 2026, 16:11
by Sesselmann
Christian,

Thank you for sharing the paper about escape peaks - it is indeed a subject that confuses a lot of beginners.

Well worth reading ✅