A radioxenon detection system using CdZnTe, an array of SiPMs, and a plastic scintillator

Czyz, Steven A.; Farsoni, Abi T.

doi:10.1007/s10967-017-5287-x

Title: A radioxenon detection system using CdZnTe, an array of SiPMs, and a plastic scintillator

Journal Article · Tue May 16 00:00:00 EDT 2017 · Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/s10967-017-5287-x· OSTI ID:1487102

Czyz, Steven A. ^[1]; Farsoni, Abi T. ^[1]

Oregon State Univ., Corvallis, OR (United States). School of Nuclear Science and Engineering

This paper presents the design and characterization of a prototype compact beta–gamma radioxenon detection system that utilizes a coplanar CdZnTe crystal, an array of SiPMs, and a plastic scintillator. The detector is directly mounted on a custom PCB. The system provides the advantage of room-temperature operation, while being compact, low noise, and with simple readout electronics. Preliminary measurements using ¹³⁷Cs, ¹³⁵Xe, and ^133/133mXe were conducted to optimize various system parameters to achieve optimal resolution of key photopeaks. The purpose of this research was to explore the potential of these radiation detection elements for use in beta–gamma coincidence applications.

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Research Organization:: Univ. of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)

Grant/Contract Number:: NA0002534

OSTI ID:: 1487102

Journal Information:: Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, Vol. 313, Issue 1; ISSN 0236-5731

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Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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