The Photon Attenuation Coefficients and Thermal Conductivity of Volcanic Rocks

Abstract

The linear attenuation coefficient (µ cm −1 ) of photon propogation and the thermal conductivity have been determined for some volcanic rocks, which are commonly used materials in building constructions especially as a cladding stone. The linear attenuation coefficient calculated using XCOM is compared with the measurement. Thermal conductivity has been extracted from P-Wave velocity measured using a Pundit apparatus. The relation between thermal conductivity and the attenuation coefficient are also investigated.

Investigation of photon attenuation coefficients for marble

“…Atasoy et al [5] have performed measurements on different types of marble in Turkey using photon energies of 0.1 to 1.4 MeV. Akkurt et al performed a work to evaluate attenuation coefficients for concrete [6] and for some volcanic rocks [7]. In the present work the linear attenuation coefficients (µ) have been obtained and results compared with the experimental results for six different natural marbles produced in Turkey.…”

Investigation of GSM, LTE and Wi-Fi Electromagnetic Radiation in Dwellings

“…Some of these studies are made in urban areas, campus areas, and different dwellings [7][8][9][10]. The electric field strength of base stations and even Υ radiation dose levels were measured with the samples taken from different distances from a base station [10][11][12][13][14]. In addition, electromagnetic radiation measurement of a high power wireless network adapter and Wi-Fi access points are investigated in some studies [15,16].…”