| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5467256 | Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section B: Beam Interactions with Materials and Atoms | 2017 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
We report on the radiation damage to the optical properties of plastic scintillators following irradiation using a 6Â MeV proton beam produced by the 6Â MV tandem accelerator of iThemba LABS, Gauteng. A comparative is drawn between polyvinyl toluene based commercial scintillators EJ200, EJ208, EJ260 and BC408 as well as polystyrene based scintillator UPS923A and scintillators manufactured for the Tile Calorimeter. Results on the proton induced damage indicate a reduction in the light output and transmission capability of the plastics. Scintillators containing a larger Stokes shift, i.e. EJ260 and EJ208 exhibit the most radiation hardness. The EJ208 is recommended as a candidate to be considered for the replacement of Gap scintillators in the Tile Calorimeter for the 2018 upgrade.
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Authors
H. Jivan, J.E. Mdhluli, E. Sideras-Haddad, B. Mellado, R. Erasmus, M. Madhuku,