Optical Properties of scintillator detector

[BUI TUAN KHAI]

Dear all,
I would like to study more about the optical properties of scintillator detector in nuclear physics experiment.
Is there any good reference for this? If the reference is discussed deeply in solid-state-physics, that is really nice.

Actually, I am attending a "optical properties of matter" class, and I have to submit a report about the section optical properties in my research. Although I am studying nuclear physics, I also study about this to understand more about my experiment (I join an experiment using scintillator detector in double beta decay experiment).

 

[AndyW]

Dear poster,

Thank you for your interest in studying the optical properties of scintillator detectors in nuclear physics experiments. This is an important topic in the field and there are many resources available for you to learn more about it.

One good reference for this topic is the book "Scintillation Spectroscopy in Nuclear and Particle Physics" by E. M. D. G. and J. P. S. B. Melissinos. This book covers the basic principles of scintillation detectors, their optical properties, and their applications in nuclear and particle physics experiments.

Another resource is the review article "Optical Properties of Scintillators for Radiation Detection" by A. Lempicki and M. Moszynski. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the optical properties of various scintillator materials, including their emission spectra, decay times, and light yield.

If you are looking for a more in-depth discussion of the solid-state physics behind scintillator detectors, I would recommend the book "Introduction to Solid State Physics" by Charles Kittel. This book covers the fundamental principles of solid-state physics, including the band structure and optical properties of materials.

I hope these resources will be helpful in your research and understanding of the optical properties of scintillator detectors. Best of luck with your report and your experiment!