Development of low noise scintillator crystals for planetary space missions

Hansson, Conny; Owens, A.; Shortt, Brian; Dorenbos, P.; Quarati, F.; Wiliams, R.; Hahn, David W.; Toepfer, Tim; Pathier, L.; Schotanus, P.; Biezen, J. van der; O'Neil, K. N.; Jackson, Carl; Wall, L.

doi:10.1109/nssmic.2012.6551242

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“…For example, the BepiColombo mission was a joint mission held by the European Space Agency and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency to perform remote GRS of Mercury's surface and determine the elemental composition of the planet [70]. According to a study conducted to search for alternatives to traditional scintillators for space GRS [71], an ideal detector should possess the following properties-8-cm minimum gamma-ray pathlength, >5-g/cm 3 high density, excellent energy resolution of ≤3% for 662 keV gamma radiation, and peak detection efficiency of >6% at 6 MeV.…”

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A Review of Inorganic Scintillation Crystals for Extreme Environments

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In the past, the main research and use of scintillators in extreme environments were mainly limited to high energy physics and the well-logging industry, but their applications are now expanding to reactor monitoring systems, marine and space exploration, nuclear fusion, radiation therapy, etc. In this article, we review and summarize single-crystal inorganic scintillator candidates that can be applied to radiation detection in extreme environments. Crucial scintillation properties to consider for use in extreme environments are temperature dependence and radiation resistance, along with scintillators’ susceptibility to moisture and mechanical shock. Therefore, we report on performance change, with a focus on radiation resistance and temperature dependence, and the availability of inorganic scintillator for extreme environments—high radiation, temperature, humidity and vibration—according to their applications. In addition, theoretical explanations for temperature dependence and radiation resistance are also provided.

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Section: Space Explorationmentioning

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A Review of Inorganic Scintillation Crystals for Extreme Environments

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How User’s Requirements Influence the Development of Scintillators

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Inorganic Scintillators for Detector Systems

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High performance detectors for upgraded gamma ray diagnostics for JET DT campaigns

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Boltruczyk²,

Burakowska³

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In forthcoming deuterium-tritium (DT) experiments on JET a significant population of alpha-particles will be produced. For operating alpha-particle diagnostics at high DT neutron fluxes, specific improvements have to be made. Proposed new detectors for gamma-ray measurements will be based on CeBr3 and LaBr3:Ce scintillators. They are characterized by a good energy resolution, a relatively high detection efficiency for a few MeV gamma-rays and a fast response time. An overview of scintillator parameters is presented. A description of the properties of photodetectors is given to indicate optimal setups. Results of measurements, using gamma-ray sources with energies up to a few MeV, are discussed with relation to the DT campaign requirements.

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Development of low noise scintillator crystals for planetary space missions

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References 5 publications

A Review of Inorganic Scintillation Crystals for Extreme Environments

A Review of Inorganic Scintillation Crystals for Extreme Environments

How User’s Requirements Influence the Development of Scintillators

High performance detectors for upgraded gamma ray diagnostics for JET DT campaigns

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