An algorithm for data processing in neutron activation analysis

An algorithm for processing NAA data is described. The input data consists in the output data from a multichannel pulse-height analyzer with a microprocessor. This algorithm permits to calculate the concentrations of the analyzed elements (using a standard or a standard curve), the error of concentrations in the analysis of one or several parallel samples and the sensitivity of the analysis according to Currie's criteria in counts, g and g/g. Some other intermediate data (e.g. corrected net area of the peaks, parameters of the standard curve) may have individual importance in different cases. (author)