Scintillation Detectors - Basic Introduction

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Jazyk výsledku

angličtina

Název v původním jazyce

Scintillation Detectors - Basic Introduction

Popis výsledku v původním jazyce

The detection of ionizing particles or radiation using scintillation light produced in certain materials belongs to one of the oldest techniques in the field of radiation detection. Despite its long history, this technique remains one of the most versatile and widely used methods for detecting and performing spectroscopy on a broad range of radiations, from alpha particles to gamma rays. This lecture will provide a general introduction to scintillating detectors, covering the fundamental physical principles that underpin their operation. We will delve into the key properties that make scintillators effective, such as their light yield, decay time, and spectral emission characteristics. Various types of scintillators will be discussed, including organic and inorganic scintillators, highlighting their specific advantages and typical applications. Additionally, the lecture will explore the application of scintillating detectors in particle physics, demonstrating how they are employed in experiments to detect and measure different types of radiation. Through this exploration, students will gain a universal understanding of the critical role that scintillating detectors play in modern radiation detection and measurement technologies.

Název v anglickém jazyce

Scintillation Detectors - Basic Introduction

Popis výsledku anglicky

The detection of ionizing particles or radiation using scintillation light produced in certain materials belongs to one of the oldest techniques in the field of radiation detection. Despite its long history, this technique remains one of the most versatile and widely used methods for detecting and performing spectroscopy on a broad range of radiations, from alpha particles to gamma rays. This lecture will provide a general introduction to scintillating detectors, covering the fundamental physical principles that underpin their operation. We will delve into the key properties that make scintillators effective, such as their light yield, decay time, and spectral emission characteristics. Various types of scintillators will be discussed, including organic and inorganic scintillators, highlighting their specific advantages and typical applications. Additionally, the lecture will explore the application of scintillating detectors in particle physics, demonstrating how they are employed in experiments to detect and measure different types of radiation. Through this exploration, students will gain a universal understanding of the critical role that scintillating detectors play in modern radiation detection and measurement technologies.

Druh

O - Ostatní výsledky

CEP obor

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OECD FORD obor

10304 - Nuclear physics

Projekt

<a href="/cs/project/LM2023063" target="_blank" >LM2023063: Podzemní laboratoř LSM - účast České republiky</a><br>

Návaznosti

P - Projekt vyzkumu a vyvoje financovany z verejnych zdroju (s odkazem do CEP)

Rok uplatnění

2024

Kód důvěrnosti údajů

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů