Table 2. Background reduction of free-film setup compared with Hellma cells for three different detector distances.
| Detector distance (m) | Detector count rate (counts s−1): empty Hellma cell | Detector count rate (counts s−1): free film | Background reduction (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 | 42871 | 26930 | −37 |
| 5 | 2343 | 1386 | −41 |
| 13 | 108 | 71 | −34 |