Luminescence and Scintillation Characteristics of Gd2SiO5: Ce Single Crystal Scintillator

2016 ◽  
Vol 675-676 ◽  
pp. 772-775
Author(s):  
Nattasuda Yawai ◽  
Weerapong Chewpraditkul ◽  
Kriangkrai Wantong ◽  
Martin Nikl
Keyword(s):  
Single Crystal ◽  
Energy Resolution ◽  
Gamma Ray ◽  
Light Yield ◽  
Mass Attenuation Coefficient ◽  
Transmission Method ◽  
Light Loss ◽  
Good Energy ◽  
Γ Rays ◽  
Crystal Scintillator

The luminescence and gamma-ray detection properties of Gd2SiO5: Ce single crystal scintillator were investigated. The light yield (LY) and energy resolution were measured using R6231 photomultiplier. At 662 keV γ-rays, high LY of 10,300 photons /MeV and good energy resolution of 6.4 % were obtained. The intrinsic LY and light loss coefficient under excitation with 662 keV γ-rays were evaluated. The mass attenuation coefficient for 662 keV γ-rays was also measured by transmission method and compared with the theoretical value calculated by WinXCom program.

Luminescence and Scintillation Properties of Ce-Doped LYSO and YSO Crystals

2011 ◽  
Vol 199-200 ◽  
pp. 1796-1803 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chalerm Wanarak ◽  
Weerapong Chewpraditkul ◽  
Akapong Phunpueok ◽  
Jakrapong Kaewkhao
Keyword(s):  
Rare Earth ◽  
Energy Resolution ◽  
Gamma Rays ◽  
Gamma Ray ◽  
Light Yield ◽  
Mass Attenuation Coefficient ◽  
Significant Progress ◽  
Transmission Method ◽  
Intrinsic Resolution ◽  
Γ Ray

The luminescence and gamma-ray detection properties of the new cerium-doped rare-earth scintillator lutetium-yttrium oxyorthosilicate ( Lu1.95Y0.05SiO5:Ce, LYSO:Ce) were investigated and compared to those of cerium-doped yttrium oxyorthosilicate ( Y2SiO5:Ce, YSO:Ce) crystal. The light yield and energy resolution were measured using photomultiplier tube (PMT) readout. The non-proportionality of the light yield and energy resolution versus γ-ray energy were measured and the intrinsic resolution of the crystals was calculated. In spite of significant progress in light yield and luminescence properties, the energy resolution of LYSO:Ce appears to still suffer from an excess variance in the number of scintillation photons. The mass attenuation coefficient of LYSO:Ce and YSO:Ce for 662 keV gamma rays was also measured by transmission method and compared with the theoretical values calculated by WinXCom program.

Comparative Studies of the Light Yield Non-Proportionality and Energy Resolution of CsI(Tl), LYSO and BGO Scintillation Crystals

2016 ◽  
Vol 872 ◽  
pp. 266-270
Author(s):  
Pruittipol Limkitjaroenporn ◽  
Narong Sangwaranatee ◽  
Wuttichai Chaiphaksa ◽  
Jakrapong Kaewkhao
Keyword(s):  
Energy Resolution ◽  
Comparative Studies ◽  
Gamma Ray ◽  
Light Yield ◽  
Good Energy Resolution ◽  
Intrinsic Resolution ◽  
Scintillation Crystals ◽  
Good Energy ◽  
Better Than

This article, for comparison, the non-proportionality of light yield and energy resolution of BGO, LYSO and CsI(Tl) scintillators couple to the R1306 PMT readouts were investigated. At 662 keV from 137Cs source, the good energy resolution of 7.13% for CsI(Tl) superior than LYSO and BGO scintillators. The energy resolution on gamma-ray energy was also evaluated to expose the scintillator intrinsic resolution parameters. For non-proportionality of light yield, the study showed a light yield non-proportionality 0.35% of LYSO, the value is better than 4.82 % for CsI(Tl) and 1.53 % of BGO scintillators.

Scintillation Properties of Ce-Doped LuYAP Crystal for Gamma Ray Detection

2015 ◽  
Vol 804 ◽  
pp. 93-96
Author(s):  
Akapong Phunpueok ◽  
Voranuch Thongpool ◽  
Weerapong Chewpraditkul
Keyword(s):  
Energy Resolution ◽  
Gamma Ray ◽  
Light Yield ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Stopping Power ◽  
Strongly Correlated ◽  
Photon Yield ◽  
Good Energy Resolution ◽  
Intrinsic Resolution ◽  
Good Energy

In the present day, inorganic scintillating crystals become a main part in detection and spectroscopy of nuclear particles and high energy photons, more spectively in X/g-ray imaging. The good properties for the scintillating crystals used in these applications require high photon yield, high stopping power, good energy resolution, good light yield proportionality, and minimal afterglow. The main useful of Ce-doped Lu0.7Y0.3AlO3 (LuYAP(Ce)) are high stopping power and non-hygroscopic which are expected to be key ingredients for medical imaging. In this work, we studied the light yield non-proportionality and energy resolution of LuYAP(Ce) crystal with the energy range from 31 to 1,274.5 keV using photomultiplier tube (PMT) readout. The intrinsic resolution of the LuYAP(Ce) crystal has been determined after correcting the measured PMT resolution. The results showed that the non-proportional response of the crystals was strongly correlated with the intrinsic resolution of the crystals.

Comparison of Lu3Al5O12:Ce and LaBr3:Ce Scintillators in Gamma-Ray Spectrometry

2011 ◽  
Vol 418-420 ◽  
pp. 922-927
Author(s):  
Weerapong Chewpraditkul ◽  
Chalerm Wanarak ◽  
Marek Moszynski ◽  
Lukasz Swiderski
Keyword(s):  
Energy Resolution ◽  
Gamma Ray ◽  
Light Yield ◽  
Gamma Ray Spectrometry ◽  
Timing Resolution ◽  
Intrinsic Resolution ◽  
Γ Rays ◽  
Γ Ray ◽  
Coincidence Timing ◽  
Better Than

The performances of Ce-doped Lu3Al5O12(LuAG:Ce) and LaBr3(LaBr3:Ce) scintillators were compared for γ-ray detection using photomultiplier tube ( XP5500B PMT) readout. For 662 keV γ-rays (137Cs source), an energy resolution of 3.5% obtained for LaBr3:Ce is much better than that of 6.7% obtained for LuAG:Ce, while the estimated photofraction of 28.0% for LuAG:Ce is higher than that of 16.2% for LaBr3:Ce. The light yield non-proportionality and energy resolution versus γ-ray energy were measured and the intrinsic resolution of the crystals was calculated. The coincidence timing resolution, obtained in this work for 511 keV annihilation quanta, was 583 ps and 204 ps, respectively, for LuAG:Ce –BaF2and LaBr3:Ce – BaF2detectors.

Comparison of Scintillation Light Yield of CWO and BGO Single Crystals for Gamma Ray Detection

2020 ◽  
Vol 901 ◽  
pp. 89-94
Author(s):  
Akapong Phunpueok ◽  
Voranuch Thongpool ◽  
Sarawut Jaiyen ◽  
Hua Shu Hsu
Keyword(s):  
Energy Resolution ◽  
Gamma Ray ◽  
Radiation Detection ◽  
Light Yield ◽  
Stopping Power ◽  
Good Energy Resolution ◽  
Scintillation Light ◽  
Radioactive Materials ◽  
Yield Value ◽  
Good Energy

Nowadays, radioactive materials are being applied in medical imaging. Because humans cannot observe radiation, radiation detection materials are very important to humans. A scintillator is a material that can change gamma photons to visible photons. Good scintillators should have the following properties: high scintillation light yield, good energy resolution, and high density. In this work, the scintillation light yield property of CWO crystals was studied due to its interesting properties, such as high stopping power and low hygroscopicity. CWO crystals were compared with BGO crystals. From the results, it was found that the BGO crystals showed higher scintillation light yield value at 662 keV energy from 137Cs radioactive source than the CWO crystals, resulting in better energy resolution value. The intrinsic light yield and loss parameters for both crystals are also presented in this work.

Intrinsic Light Yield and Loss Parameter of Y2SiO5:Ce Single Crystal Scintillator

2017 ◽  
Vol 866 ◽  
pp. 329-332
Author(s):  
Akapong Phunpueok ◽  
Voranuch Thongpool ◽  
Weerapong Chewpraditkul
Keyword(s):  
Single Crystal ◽  
Energy Resolution ◽  
High Energy Physics ◽  
Gamma Ray ◽  
Light Yield ◽  
Czochralski Method ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Thick Sample ◽  
Loss Parameter ◽  
Thick Crystal

Nowadays, single crystal scintillators play an key role in the scientific researches, high-energy physics and modern medical imaging. In this research, we studied the scintillation response of polished yttrium oxyorthosilicate with Ce-doped (Y2SiO5:Ce, YSO(Ce)) crystals grown by the Czochralski method. The nominal Ce3+ ion is about 0.5% for tested crystals. Energy resolution and photon yield of the scintillator are read out by the photomultiplier tube (XP5200B PMT) under excitation with gamma-rays. The polished YSO:Ce samples (5x5x1 mm3 and 5x5x3 mm3) was tested at room temperature. The 1 mm thick sample shows the better energy resolution than the 3 mm thick crystal. The light yield dependences on the height of crystal were evaluated under excitation with 662 keV gamma ray energy and the intrinsic light yield and loss parameter were also determined.

Intrinsic Light Yield and Light Loss Coefficient of LuAG: Pr under Excitation with α- and γ-Rays

2016 ◽  
Vol 675-676 ◽  
pp. 768-771 ◽  
Author(s):  
Krittiya Sreebunpeng ◽  
Weerapong Chewpraditkul ◽  
Martin Nikl
Keyword(s):  
Energy Resolution ◽  
Light Yield ◽  
Czochralski Method ◽  
Sample Thickness ◽  
Loss Coefficient ◽  
Thick Sample ◽  
Light Loss ◽  
Γ Rays

In this paper we present the scintillation properties of polished Lu3Al5O12: Pr (LuAG: Pr) crystals grown by the Czochralski method. The light yield (LY) and energy resolution were measured using XP5200B photomultiplier under excitation with α - and γ-rays. High LY of 20,800 and 5,700 ph/MeV were obtained at 662 keV γ-rays and 5.5 MeV α-rays, respectively, for a 2 mm thick sample. Light yield dependences on sample thickness were measured under excitation with α - and γ-rays and the intrinsic LY and light loss coefficient were evaluated. The LY ratio under excitation with α - and γ-rays (α/γ ratio) was also determined.

scholarly journals Bismuth-Loaded Polymer Scintillators for Gamma Ray Spectroscopy

2011 ◽  
Vol 1341 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjmain L. Rupert ◽  
Nerine J. Cherepy ◽  
Benjamin W. Sturm ◽  
Robert D. Sanner ◽  
Zurong Dai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Resolution ◽  
Gamma Ray ◽  
Light Yield ◽  
Equal Weight ◽  
Emission Maximum ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Gamma Ray Spectroscopy ◽  
Small Clusters ◽  
Better Than ◽  
Triplet Harvesting

ABSTRACTWe synthesize a series of polyvinylcarbazole (PVK) monoliths containing varying loadings of triphenyl bismuth as a high-Z dopant and varying fluors, either organic or organometallic, in order to study their use as scintillators capable of gamma ray spectroscopy. A trend of increasing bismuth loading resulting in a better resolved photopeak is observed. For PVK parts with no fluor or a standard organic fluor, diphenylanthracene (DPA), increasing bismuth loading results in decreasing light yield while with samples 1 or 3 % by weight of the triplet harvesting organometallic fluor bis(4,6-difluoropyridinato-N,C2)picolinatoiridium (FIrpic) show increasing light yield with increasing bismuth loading. Our best performing PVK/ BiPh3/FIrpic scintillator with 40 wt % BiPh3 and 3 wt % FIrpic has an emission maximum of 500 nm, a light yield of ∼30,000 photons/MeV, and energy resolution better than 7% FWHM at 662 keV. Replacing the Ir complex with an equal weight of DPA produces a sample with a light yield of ∼6,000 photons/MeV, with an emission maximum at 420 nm and energy resolution of 9% at 662 keV. Transmission electron microscopy studies show that the BiPh3 forms small clusters of approximately 5 nm diameter.

scholarly journals Gamma-Ray Sensor Using YAlO3(Ce) Single Crystal and CNT/PEEK with High Sensitivity and Stability under Harsh Underwater Conditions

Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (5) ◽  
pp. 1606
Author(s):  
Chanki Lee ◽  
Hee Reyoung Kim
Keyword(s):  
Single Crystal ◽  
Gamma Ray ◽  
Detection Efficiency ◽  
Light Yield ◽  
High Sensitivity ◽  
High Energy ◽  
High Energy Resolution ◽  
Water Tank ◽  
Highly Sensitive ◽  
Density Of Water

A new gamma-ray sensor, which could be employed in harsh underwater conditions, was developed using YAlO3(Ce) single crystal and carbon nanotube reinforced polyetheretherketone (CNT/PEEK). The sensor is compact, highly sensitive and stable, by providing real-time gross counts and an accumulated spectrum for fresh, saline, or contaminated water conditions. The sensor was tested in a water tank for quantification of the limit of detections. The Φ51 × 51 mm2 YAlO3(Ce) crystal exhibits a nearly perfect proportionality with a correlation of over 0.999 in terms of light yield per energy and possesses a high energy resolution. The chemically stable CNT/PEEK window material further enhances the detection efficiency by minimizing the background counts from penetrating gamma-rays. Data timeliness was obtained for regulation-based minimum detectable activity targets within 300 s. For a source-detector distance of up to 300 mm in water, the gross counts demonstrate the existence of radionuclides (Cs-137 and Co-60), owing to their higher efficiency (max. ~15 times) than those of the photopeak counts. Such differences between efficiency values are more likely in water than in air because of the high density of water, resulting in an increased build-up of scattered photons. The proposed sensor is suitable for autonomous underwater systems.

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