The equation for the attenuation of a gamma-ray flux passing through a path of length x in a sample with linear attenuation coefficient u can be expressed as I = I0 e ^-u*x. For most environments, the value of u is not known and must be estimated by measurements.

The extinction coefficient can refer to a few different measures how strongly a distinct medium absorbs light at a particular wavelength. The two most commonly referred to are molar absorptivity (which measures absorption per molar concentration) and the mass attenuation coefficient (which measures absorption per mass density).

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There is no attenuation due to absorption, but attenuation will occur due to divergence (spreading out) of the wave.

6 dB is a "good" attenuation.