Characterization of fluorescent plastic optical fibers for x-ray beam detection

Michel F. Laguesse; Michel J. Bourdinaud

doi:10.1117/12.50997

1 December 1991 Characterization of fluorescent plastic optical fibers for x-ray beam detection

Michel F. Laguesse, Michel J. Bourdinaud

Proceedings Volume 1592, Plastic Optical Fibers; (1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.50997
Event: OE Fiber, 1991, Boston, MA, United States

Abstract

A new kind of sensor under development in order to detect high energy x or gamma rays is presented. It is based on an inorganic scintillator optically coupled to a ribbon of fluorescent optical fibers. The basic configuration is briefly described. Investigations of the principal properties of the fluorescent fibers used for the detector are then reported: the fiber attenuation, the influence of long term bending; the emission and excitation spectra; the radiation resistance tested by means of a 60Co source and an 18 MV linear accelerator, etc. A detailed characterization of these fibers has been realized and complete experimental results are presented.

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Michel F. Laguesse and Michel J. Bourdinaud "Characterization of fluorescent plastic optical fibers for x-ray beam detection", Proc. SPIE 1592, Plastic Optical Fibers, (1 December 1991); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.50997

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