Characteristics of a γ-radiation monitor utilizing solar cells

We have examined the characteristics of solar cells from the standpoint of developing a γ-radiation monitor. This study was performed using a test monitor (TM) manufactured from two monocrystalline-type silicon solar cells coupled to a CsI(Tl) scintillation crystal. The angular and temperature chara...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published in:Nuclear instruments & methods in physics research. Section A, Accelerators, spectrometers, detectors and associated equipment Accelerators, spectrometers, detectors and associated equipment, 1997-12, Vol.400 (2), p.414-418
Main Authors: Horiuchi, Norikazu, Kamiki, Masaki, Nozaki, Tetsuya, Aritomi, Masanori, Sakaya, Tadatsugu
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Angular characteristics
CsI(Tl) scintillator
Induced current
Power-supply free
Solar cell
Spent nuclear fuel
Temperature characteristics
γ-radiation monitor
Citations: Items that this one cites
Items that cite this one
Online Access:Get full text
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
Description
Summary:We have examined the characteristics of solar cells from the standpoint of developing a γ-radiation monitor. This study was performed using a test monitor (TM) manufactured from two monocrystalline-type silicon solar cells coupled to a CsI(Tl) scintillation crystal. The angular and temperature characteristics of current generation were examined using a high-intensity 60Co γ-source. Subsequently, the test monitor was used for checking of transfer operations of spent nuclear fuels. The results obtained by the test monitor utilizing solar cells were better than expected: (a) It is very simple in construction, and (b) it exhibits a good response to high-intensity γ-radiation, and (c) it works without an electric power supply.
ISSN:0168-9002
1872-9576
DOI:10.1016/S0168-9002(97)01034-6