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

Abstract

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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  1. Oregon State Univ., Corvallis, OR (United States). School of Nuclear Science and Engineering
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Univ. of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (United States)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
OSTI Identifier:
1487102
Grant/Contract Number:  
NA0002534
Resource Type:
Accepted Manuscript
Journal Name:
Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry
Additional Journal Information:
Journal Volume: 313; Journal Issue: 1; Journal ID: ISSN 0236-5731
Publisher:
Springer
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
38 RADIATION CHEMISTRY, RADIOCHEMISTRY, AND NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY; Radioxenon; Beta–gamma coincidence; Coplanar CZT; SiPMs; Nuclear explosion monitoring

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Czyz, Steven A., and Farsoni, Abi T. A radioxenon detection system using CdZnTe, an array of SiPMs, and a plastic scintillator. United States: N. p., 2017. Web. doi:10.1007/s10967-017-5287-x.
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Czyz, Steven A., & Farsoni, Abi T. A radioxenon detection system using CdZnTe, an array of SiPMs, and a plastic scintillator. United States. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10967-017-5287-x
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Czyz, Steven A., and Farsoni, Abi T. Tue . "A radioxenon detection system using CdZnTe, an array of SiPMs, and a plastic scintillator". United States. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10967-017-5287-x. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1487102.
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@article{osti_1487102,
title = {A radioxenon detection system using CdZnTe, an array of SiPMs, and a plastic scintillator},
author = {Czyz, Steven A. and Farsoni, Abi T.},
abstractNote = {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.},
doi = {10.1007/s10967-017-5287-x},
journal = {Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry},
number = 1,
volume = 313,
place = {United States},
year = {Tue May 16 00:00:00 EDT 2017},
month = {Tue May 16 00:00:00 EDT 2017}
}
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Table 1 Table 1: Decay properties of radioxenon isotopes of interest; coincident decays of 88 interest are marked with superscript a
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