Abstract
Abstract We report a study on influence of gamma irradiation on conductivity of YBa 2 Cu 3 O 7 . We have measured the mass attenuation coefficient, effective atomic number, electron density and electrical conductivity for various gamma sources of energy ranging from 0.084 MeV to 1.330 MeV ( 170 Tm, 57 Co, 141 Ce, 203 Hg, 51 Cr, 113 Sn, 22 Na, 137 Cs, 60 Co, 22 Na and 60 Co). The measured values agree with the theoretical values. The values of these parameters have been found to change with energy and interaction of gamma. We find evidence for a variation of the electrical conductivity of YBa 2 Cu 3 O 7 with the irradiated photon energy and this variation is shown in figures up to 10 5 MeV. The variations of effective atomic number and electron density with energy are shown graphically for all photon interactions. Conductivity found to vary with the energy of the irradiated gamma radiation and interaction process of gamma. This kind of studies is important in the field of superconductivity.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
