Algorithms for digital γ-ray spectroscopy

The data processing in modern nuclear spectroscopy is dominated by digital methods. In this paper we present a full set of algorithms necessary for energy reconstruction, baseline restoration, trigger generation and selection of events (acceptation) which are based on digital signal processing (DSP) techniques. All algorithms were fully evaluated using mathematical apparatus of Z-transform. The energy reconstruction algorithm is based on trapezoidal shaping. The baseline restoration makes the use of a digital moving average, while trigger generation algorithm utilize a digital form of RC-CR2 filter with protection windowing. The evaluated algorithms has been implemented and used in the demonstrator build for national borders protection.