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    This document discusses the processes of internal conversion and Auger electrons. It explains that Auger electrons are a special case of internal conversion that occurs when a gamma photon interacts with and transfers all of its energy to a tightly bound orbital electron, ejecting it from the atom. The document provides examples of the energies involved in these processes using specific atomic shells and nuclear emissions. It also notes that characteristic x-rays and Auger electrons can be emitted following internal conversion and gives equations to calculate their energies.

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    This document discusses the processes of internal conversion and Auger electrons. It explains that Auger electrons are a special case of internal conversion that occurs when a gamma photon interacts with and transfers all of its energy to a tightly bound orbital electron, ejecting it from the atom. The document provides examples of the energies involved in these processes using specific atomic shells and nuclear emissions. It also notes that characteristic x-rays and Auger electrons can be emitted following internal conversion and gives equations to calculate their energies.

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    This document discusses the processes of internal conversion and Auger electrons. It explains that Auger electrons are a special case of internal conversion that occurs when a gamma photon interacts with and transfers all of its energy to a tightly bound orbital electron, ejecting it from the atom. The document provides examples of the energies involved in these processes using specific atomic shells and nuclear emissions. It also notes that characteristic x-rays and Auger electrons can be emitted following internal conversion and gives equations to calculate their energies.

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    of 9

    4/2003 Rev 2

    I.2.4 slide 1 of 9
    Session I.2.4
    Part I Review of Fundamentals

    Module 2 Basic Physics and Mathematics
    Used in Radiation Protection

    Session 4 Internal Conversion and Auger
    Electrons
    IAEA Post Graduate Educational Course
    Radiation Protection and Safe Use of Radiation Sources
    4/2003 Rev 2
    I.2.4 slide 2 of 9
    In this session we will discuss the process
    of Internal Conversion

    We will also discuss Auger Electrons
    Overview
    4/2003 Rev 2
    I.2.4 slide 3 of 9
    Auger Electrons
    Auger electrons are a special case of Internal
    Conversion.

    During the Internal Conversion Process, a gamma
    photon from the nucleus interacts with and transfers
    all of its energy to a tightly bound (K-shell) orbital
    electron.

    The electron is ejected from the atom with
    considerable energy, equal to that of the initial
    gamma photon minus the binding energy.
    4/2003 Rev 2
    I.2.4 slide 4 of 9
    Auger Electrons
    characteristic x-ray Auger electron
    4/2003 Rev 2
    I.2.4 slide 5 of 9
    Auger Electrons
    E

    = 296 keV

    E
    ceK
    = 217.6 keV
    E
    ceL3
    = 284.4 keV
    E
    ceM
    = 293.3 keV
    BE
    K-shell
    = E
    ceK
    - E

    =
    217.6 - 296 = -78.4 keV

    BE
    L3-shell
    = E
    ceL1
    E

    =
    284.4 - 296 = -11.6 keV

    BE
    M-shell
    = E
    ceM
    E

    =
    293.3 - 296 = -2.7 keV
    4/2003 Rev 2
    I.2.4 slide 6 of 9
    Auger Electrons
    BE
    K-shell
    = E
    ceK
    - E

    =
    217.6 - 296 = -78.4 keV

    BE
    L3-shell
    = E
    ceL1
    E

    =
    284.4 - 296 = -11.6 keV
    NOTE: gamma, x-ray
    and electron energies
    are positive while
    binding energies are
    negative
    K
    1
    characteristic x-ray =
    -11.6 - -78.4 = 66.8 keV
    4/2003 Rev 2
    I.2.4 slide 7 of 9
    Auger Electrons
    E

    = 296 keV

    E
    ceL2
    = 282.7 keV
    BE
    L2
    = E
    ceL2
    - E

    =
    282.7 296 = -13.3 keV
    BE
    M
    = E
    ceM
    - E

    =
    293.3 - 296 = -2.7 keV
    characteristic x-ray (ML)
    = BE
    M
    BE
    L2

    = -2.7 - -13.3 = 10.6 keV
    4/2003 Rev 2
    I.2.4 slide 8 of 9
    Auger Electrons
    From previous slide:

    BE
    M
    = -2.7 keV

    characteristic x-ray (ML)
    = 10.6 keV
    Auger electron ejected
    from the M-shell
    = 10.6 2.7 = 7.9 keV

    (close to 7.4 keV)
    4/2003 Rev 2
    I.2.4 slide 9 of 9
    Where to Get More Information
    Cember, H., Introduction to Health Physics, 3
    rd

    Edition, McGraw-Hill, New York (2000)

    Firestone, R.B., Baglin, C.M., Frank-Chu, S.Y., Eds.,
    Table of Isotopes (8
    th
    Edition, 1999 update), Wiley,
    New York (1999)

    International Atomic Energy Agency, The Safe Use
    of Radiation Sources, Training Course Series No. 6,
    IAEA, Vienna (1995)

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