Title :
Position Identification of Gamma Rays and Electrons with a Multianode Photomultiplier
Author :
Salomon, M. ; Marans, J.
Author_Institution :
TRIUMF, Vancouver, B.C., Canada V6T 2A3
Abstract :
We have studied the properties of a multianode photomultiplier coupled to a large scintillator and the capabilities of such a system to obtain position information of the impinging radiation. We found a position resolution of 7.0±0.5 mm FWHM using a centre-of-gravity method.
Keywords :
Anodes; Collimators; Electron tubes; Gamma rays; Light sources; Optical coupling; Photomultipliers; Position measurement; Timing; Wires;
Journal_Title :
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TNS.1986.4337094
