DocumentCode
1223762
Title
A pilot study of the radiation resistance of selected plastic scintillators
Author
Zorn, Chris ; Bowen, Margaret ; Majewski, Stan ; Walker, James ; Wojcik, Randolph ; Hurlbut, Charles ; Moser, Wayne
Author_Institution
Dept. of Phys., Florida Univ., Gainesville, FL, USA
Volume
36
Issue
1
fYear
1989
fDate
2/1/1989 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
557
Lastpage
561
Abstract
A study of selected plastic scintillators has been carried out with the purpose of finding at least one technique of significantly enhancing the radiation resistance of the scintillator. The authors present a status report of their current results. In summary, three basic methods can be used: (1) immerse the scintillator in argon gas, (2) an elevated ambient temperature (50°C) can increase the recovery rate of the scintillator, and (3) the use of a secondary fluor which emits above 500 nm can greatly enhance the radiation resistance of a scintillator
Keywords
luminescence of organic solids; plastics; radiation effects; scintillation; scintillation counters; plastic scintillators; radiation resistance; secondary fluor; Aluminum; Argon; Atmosphere; Chemicals; Gases; Large Hadron Collider; Particle accelerators; Physics; Plastics; Temperature;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9499
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/23.34500
Filename
34500
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