Mass attenuation coeffcient relation to kinetic energy

[shonen]

the mass attenuation coefficient is related to the maximum kinetic energy of the beta ray spectrum ( T max) by this equation

mu subscribe m (symbol) = 1.7 / (1.14
T max)
the problem here is that the denominator in my text is in the form of a matrix and as well all know a matrix doesn't give you a number so how do i evaluate it.

 

[tiny-tim]

Welcome to PF!

the mass attenuation coefficient is related to the maximum kinetic energy of the beta ray spectrum ( T max) by this equation

mu subscribe m (symbol) = 1.7 / (1.14
T max)
the problem here is that the denominator in my text is in the form of a matrix and as well all know a matrix doesn't give you a number so how do i evaluate it.

Hi shonen! Welcome to PF!

Can you type out the exact equation from your text?

Here's a µ to help you, and if you don't know how to tex a matrix, use the Code tag :

1 0 0 0
0 1 0 0
0 0 1 0
0 0 0 1

 

[thomate1]

The equation you have provided is missing some important information. The denominator should be in the form of a matrix if it is dependent on multiple variables. Without knowing the full equation, it is impossible to evaluate the denominator. Additionally, the units of the mass attenuation coefficient and the maximum kinetic energy should be specified in order to properly interpret the equation. It is important to provide all necessary information when presenting scientific equations.