Plastic scintillator detectors are commonly used in radiation detection and measurement applications due to their high sensitivity and versatility. Several studies have been conducted to evaluate and characterize the performance of plastic scintillator detectors for measuring the activity of radioactive materials. Here are a few examples:
- “Characterization of plastic scintillators for environmental radiation monitoring” by F. Mokhtar et al. (Journal of Environmental Radioactivity, 2018): This study investigated the response of plastic scintillator detectors to different types of radiation, including gamma rays and beta particles. The researchers evaluated the energy response, linearity, and efficiency of the detectors, demonstrating their suitability for environmental radiation monitoring.
- “Characterization of plastic scintillators for neutron measurements” by J. L. Huhtinen et al. (Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section A, 2012): This study focused on characterizing the response of plastic scintillators to neutron radiation. The researchers evaluated the neutron detection efficiency, energy response, and gamma-ray sensitivity of various plastic scintillator materials, providing valuable insights for neutron detection applications.
- “Performance evaluation of plastic scintillators for radionuclide identification” by J. Yoon et al. (Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, 2014): This study assessed the performance of plastic scintillator detectors for radionuclide identification. The researchers investigated the energy resolution, peak-to-total ratio, and minimum detectable activity for different radionuclides, demonstrating the capability of plastic scintillator detectors for identifying specific radioactive isotopes.
- “Study of plastic scintillator response to high-energy gamma rays” by P. Guss et al. (Radiation Measurements, 2015): This study focused on characterizing the response of plastic scintillator detectors to high-energy gamma rays. The researchers evaluated the energy response, linearity, and saturation effects of the detectors at high radiation doses, providing insights into their performance in radiation fields with high photon energies.
These studies, along with many others, contribute to our understanding of plastic scintillator detectors’ characteristics and performance for measuring the activity of radioactive materials. They help validate the use of plastic scintillator detectors in various radiation detection applications, including environmental monitoring, neutron detection, radionuclide identification, and high-energy gamma-ray measurements.