Published July 1984 | Version v1
Journal article

Application of the library least-squares analysis to whole-body counter spectra derived from an array of detectors

  • 1. Brookhaven National Laboratory, Medical Research Center, Upton, New York 11973

Description

The library least-squares method was applied to the analysis of gamma-ray spectra obtained from an array of 54 NaI(Tl) detectors in a whole-body counter. The analysis of spectra which were obtained over a period of 8 yr demonstrates the applicability of the method despite inherent variations encountered in large counting systems. The elements of interest analyzed were total-body K, Ca, Na, Cl, and P. Least-squares fits obtained with library standards derived from distributed sources were better than those obtained from library standards derived from localized sources

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Journal Title
Med. Phys.
Journal Volume
11
Journal Issue
4
Series
Med. Phys.
Journal Page Range
528-533
ISSN
0094-2405