Published May 2019
| Version v1
Journal article
Improving light yield measurements for low-yield scintillators
Creators
- 1. Chemistry Department, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY 11973 (United States)
- 2. Chemistry Department, Bronx Community College, Bronx, NY 10453 (United States)
Description
Light power spectra are introduced as a new tool for relative light yield (LY) determinations. Light event spectra have commonly been used for this purpose. Theoretical background supporting this change is provided. It is shown that the derivative of a light power spectrum can provide a reliable LY measurement at levels as low as 2% of those for high-yield liquid scintillators. Applications to light evolution in the PPO+LAB system and to water-based liquid scintillators are described.
Availability note (English)
Available from http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.nima.2019.01.014Additional details
Identifiers
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.nima.2019.01.014;
- PII
- S016890021930035X;
Publishing Information
- Journal Title
- Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research. Section A, Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment
- Journal Volume
- 925
- Journal Page Range
- p. 1-5
- ISSN
- 0168-9002
- CODEN
- NIMAER
INIS
- Country of Publication
- Netherlands
- Country of Input or Organization
- International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
- INIS RN
- 55016252
- Subject category
- S46: INSTRUMENTATION RELATED TO NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY;
- Descriptors DEI
- LIQUID SCINTILLATORS; SPECTRA; TOOLS
- Descriptors DEC
- EQUIPMENT; PHOSPHORS
Optional Information
- Copyright
- Copyright (c) 2019 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.