Light output measurements of C6H6 and C6H12 scintillators for protons

Light output of C6H6 and C6H12 proton scintillators has been measured for neutrons using a 241Am-Be source. In these measurements the energy of the neutrons (recoil protons) was measured using time-of-flight technique. The light output of the C6H6 scintillator was measured for seven proton energies ranging from 2.185 to 4.236 MeV while that of the C6H12 scintillator was measured for eight neutron energies ranging from 2.201 to 5.147 MeV. The measured light output data of the C6H6 scintillator is in good agreement with the published data. Additionally the proton and deuteron response ratio of a C6D6 scintillator identical in shape and size was derived from these measurements. The response ratio of the C6D6 scintillator agrees with the published data.