Radiation Hardness of Scintillation Detectors Based on Organic Plastic Scintillators and Optical Fibers
- Dzhelepov Laboratory of Nuclear Problems, Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, Dubna (Russian Federation)
Scintillation detectors (SD) based on organic plastic scintillators and optical fibers are basic detectors at all modern accelerators and in astrophysics and neutrino physics experiments. In recent years, interest in SD has significantly increased due to the upcoming major upgrade of the LHC and the construction of new accelerators NICA, FAIR, FCC, etc. At the same time, requirements on the stability and reliability of SD operation under new conditions have become stricter, and their fulfillment largely depends on radiation hardness of scintillators, optical fibers, and photodetectors. The review presents the results of the radiation hardness investigations of various scintillators, optical fibers (scintillating, as well as wavelength-shifting and clear), and optical glues used to increase light collection from scintillators by fibers. The influence of various factors (dose, dose rate, type of radiation, scintillator materials, and fluors) on light output, light collection, and transmittance of the irradiated materials and their recovery is considered. Aging of scintillators caused by environmental effects (temperature, humidity) irrespective of radiation is also briefly considered.
- OSTI ID:
- 22979632
- Journal Information:
- Physics of Particles and Nuclei, Vol. 50, Issue 1; Other Information: Copyright (c) 2019 Pleiades Publishing, Ltd.; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 1063-7796
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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