applied gamma-ray spectrometry by c.e crouthamel

nearly 10 years have passed since the first edition of this book. much progress has been made during the past decade, especially in high resolution gamma-ray spectrometry using semiconductor detectors. the increasing efficiency and the improving energy resolution made the scientists realize that they had at hand a new and beautiful research tool. improved amplifying and analyzing equipment were necessary to realize the full abilities of high resolution detectors.