In the below gamma-ray pulse height spectrum problem, fit the net counts in the region of the peak with a Gaussian function using an available software fitting routine. Obtain the resulting peak area, centroid, and standard deviation, and compare with the results of the above problem.

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(18.11 modified) The following is a portion of a gamma-ray pulse height spectrum recorded using a germanium detector and MCA: Channel Channel Counts Counts Number 711 Number 720 1635 246 1733 1411 915 232 7211 712 713 714 715 716 221 223 245 285 722 723 724 725 491 303 717 406 726 253 718 733 727 224 232 719 1182 728 (18.11 modified) The following is a portion of a gamma-ray pulse height spectrum recorded using a germanium detector and MCA: Channel Channel Counts Counts Number 711 Number 720 1635 246 1733 1411 915 232 7211 712 713 714 715 716 221 223 245 285 722 723 724 725 491 303 717 406 726 253 718 733 727 224 232 719 1182 728