Development of glass-ceramic scintillators for gamma-ray astronomy. (May 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: de Faoite, D; Hanlon, L; Roberts, O; Ulyanov, A; McBreen, S; Tobin, I; Stanton, K T
• Is Part Of: Journal of physics. Number 620(2015)
• Publication Date: 2015-05
• Subjects: Physics -- Congresses; 530.5
• DOI: 10.1088/1742-6596/620/1/012002
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1742-6588

Abstract

Abstract: Scintillators synthesised as glass-ceramics have several potential benefits compared to the currently-used halide scintillators, including non-hygroscopicity, mechanical ruggedness, ease of producing customisable shapes, and the potential for low-cost synthesis. The use of these scintillators is considered for a gamma-ray telescope operating in the 0.2MeV-50MeV photon range. Inorganic scintillator compounds suitable for incorporation into glass-ceramics are assessed. In addition, several families of glass suitable for use as hosts for scintillating compounds are also reviewed.