Title of article
LiBaF3, a thermal neutron scintillator with optimal n-γ discrimination
Author/Authors
Knitel، نويسنده , , M.J and Dorenbos، نويسنده , , P and de Haas، نويسنده , , J.T.M and van Eijk، نويسنده , , C.W.E، نويسنده ,
Pages
5
From page
197
To page
201
Abstract
We report on the scintillation properties of a LiBaF3 crystal when irradiated with thermal neutrons or gamma rays. The scintillator exhibits cross luminescence and self-trapped-exciton luminescence. The former does not show up under thermal neutron irradiation, whereas both give a response under gamma irradiation. This offers a unique opportunity for thermal neutron-gamma discrimination. The effectiveness of the method is demonstrated.
Journal title
Astroparticle Physics
Record number
1997976
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