The light output and the detection efficiency of the liquid scintillator EJ-309

The light output response and the neutron and gamma-ray detection efficiency are determined for liquid scintillator EJ-309. The light output function is compared to those of previous studies. Experimental efficiency results are compared to predictions from GEANT4, MCNPX and PENELOPE Monte Carlo simu...

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Published in:Applied radiation and isotopes 2014-07, Vol.89, p.79-84
Main Authors: Pino, F., Stevanato, L., Cester, D, Nebbia, G., Sajo-Bohus, L., Viesti, G.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Light output function
Liquid scintillator
Monte Carlo simulations
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Summary:The light output response and the neutron and gamma-ray detection efficiency are determined for liquid scintillator EJ-309. The light output function is compared to those of previous studies. Experimental efficiency results are compared to predictions from GEANT4, MCNPX and PENELOPE Monte Carlo simulations. The differences associated with the use of different light output functions are discussed. •New light output function for an EJ-309 detector and comparison with published data.•Experimental neutron and gamma ray detection efficiencies for an EJ-309 detector.•Comparison of measured efficiency with Monte Carlo calculations.•Role of the light output function in neutron efficiency calculations.
ISSN:0969-8043
1872-9800
DOI:10.1016/j.apradiso.2014.02.016