A Figure-of-Merit for Beta Cell Detector Characterization

Foxe, Michael; Miller, Brian W.; Suarez, Rey; Hayes, James C.

doi:10.2172/1258732

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“…Additionally, a mechanical structure is required to house the silicon detectors within the gas cell (required for vacuum and structural integrity of the silicon). This outer gas cell causes a reduction of detector efficiency to ~ 50% for the PIPSBox [36] and 67% for the Lares-detector [37]. And finally, the thickness of the silicon attenuates the photons, and further reduces the coincident beta-gamma detection efficiency [37].…”

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“…This outer gas cell causes a reduction of detector efficiency to ~ 50% for the PIPSBox [36] and 67% for the Lares-detector [37]. And finally, the thickness of the silicon attenuates the photons, and further reduces the coincident beta-gamma detection efficiency [37]. The reduction in efficiency is offset by the improvement in energy resolution, which reduces the background rate and interference between isotopes.…”

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Radioxenon net count calculations revisited

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J Radioanal Nucl Chem

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Since 1998, there have been improvements in the capability to detect atmospheric radioxenon in the International Monitoring System operated by the Preparatory Commission of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization. The upgrades have resulted in next-generation versions of the radioxenon systems. This paper explores radioxenon data analysis improvements beyond the original radioxenon beta-gamma analysis equations that were formulated in 2000. Additionally, it provides recommendations to further improve analysis and refine the equations. The areas of improvement are described in terms of equations, physical detectors, and field-testing. These recommendations are provided with the intention of improving accuracy and precision of radioxenon measurements.

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