Response measurements of NE102 to Z=2–6 ions at E/ A=0.15–1.5 GeV, and predictions for higher Z's

The response of NE102 to 2≤ Z≤6 ions having E/ A=0.15–1.5 GeV has been measured and analyzed. The data show an important Z dependence, not reproduced by the semi-empirical model of Birks. Published lower-energy data support this finding. A model, taking into account the energy deposition by secondar...

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Published inNuclear instruments & methods in physics research. Section A, Accelerators, spectrometers, detectors and associated equipment Vol. 438; no. 2; pp. 322 - 332
Main Authors Menchaca-Rocha, A., Buénerd, M., Gallin-Martel, L., Ohlsson-Malek, F., Thuillier, T.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier B.V 11.12.1999
Elsevier
Subjects
Cosmic rays
Instrumentation and Detectors
Luminescence
Organic scintillators
Physics
Scintillator response
78.60.Y
Scintillator response
Luminescence
98.70.S
78.55.K
29.40.M
Organic scintillators
Cosmic rays
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Summary:The response of NE102 to 2≤ Z≤6 ions having E/ A=0.15–1.5 GeV has been measured and analyzed. The data show an important Z dependence, not reproduced by the semi-empirical model of Birks. Published lower-energy data support this finding. A model, taking into account the energy deposition by secondary electrons, and the energy flow from solute-to-solvent molecules is used to explain the observed behavior.
ISSN:0168-9002
1872-9576
DOI:10.1016/S0168-9002(99)00837-2