Energy discretization and data normalization in DETECT card

[horvathd (Dávid Horváth)]

Dear Michele,

1. I updated the detsuw.f post processing tool for the DETECT card. detsuw.f (5.9 KB)

   You need to replace the existing one in the following the directory /usr/local/fluka/src/tools.
   Then you need to compile it. The easiest way is to use the following command in /usr/local/fluka/src:

   sudo make clean && sudo make

   With this change the energy bin boundaries are written with 1 eV precision.

2. The results of the DETECT scoring is only normalized by the number primaries (weight). However, since you are using a source routine, further normalization maybe needed to get the correct number of photons per decay.

   Also please keep in mind:

@atsingan

Especially in a close geometry, small changes in the distances can have a big impact. An absolute comparison of HPGe detector efficiency may require significant fine tuning of the geometry, including the distance between the detector window and the crystal (not always known accurately), and even the crystal dead layer. The accuracy of the experimental result is of course up to you to judge; even there, the accuracy of the sample position and efficiency characterisation is crucial.

Cheers,
David