AN ALTERNATIVE APPROACH TO PROCESS GAMMA-RAY SPECTRAL DATA

We describe a general formalism for gamma ray spectral data analysis a nd the mathematical background of this approach. The method uses a pri ori information stored in a database. The spectrum is analyzed by appl ying the median estimate method to the deconvolution of multiplets. Th e technique developed is particularly advantageous when low-level envi ronmental data or complex spectra are under scrutiny for elemental ide ntification and quantification. The formalism may be applicable in the data processing of a variety of spectrometric methods of analysis.