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
fDate :
2/1/1989 12:00:00 AM
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;
Journal_Title :
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
