Precise determination of the light yield of scintillating crystals

A method to determine the photopeak position of the γ absorption spectrum of radioactive sources in low light yield scintillators as lead tungstate is discussed. The method is based on the parametrization of both the Compton and photoelectric contributions to the spectrum and it is proven to be reli...

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Published in:Nuclear instruments & methods in physics research. Section A, Accelerators, spectrometers, detectors and associated equipment Accelerators, spectrometers, detectors and associated equipment, 1997-01, Vol.385 (1), p.69-73
Main Authors: Baccaro, S, Barone, L.M, Borgia, B, Castelli, F, Cavallari, F, de Notaristefani, F, Diemoz, M, Faccini, R, Festinesi, A, Leonardi, E, Longo, E, Montecchi, M, Organtini, G, Pacciani, L, Pirro, S
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Language:English
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Summary:A method to determine the photopeak position of the γ absorption spectrum of radioactive sources in low light yield scintillators as lead tungstate is discussed. The method is based on the parametrization of both the Compton and photoelectric contributions to the spectrum and it is proven to be reliable and to give stable and precise results.
ISSN:0168-9002
1872-9576
DOI:10.1016/S0168-9002(96)01015-7