Simulations of a monolithic lanthanum bromide gamma-ray detector

Authors

Camden Ertley, University of New Hampshire - Main Campus
Chris Bancroft, University of New Hampshire
Peter F. Bloser, University of New HampshireFollow
Taylor Connor, University of New Hampshire - ManchesterFollow
Jason S. Legere, University of New HampshireFollow
Mark L. McConnell, University of New Hampshire - Main CampusFollow
James M. Ryan, University of New HampshireFollow

Abstract

We have been working on the development of a detector design for a large area coded aperture imaging system operating in the 10-600 keV energy range. The detector design is based on an array of Lanthanum Bromide (LaBr₃) scintillators, each directly coupled to a Hamamatsu 64-channel multi-anode photomultiplier tube (MAPMT). This paper focuses on the development of the GEANT4-based simulations as an aid in the optimization of the detector design. The simulations have been validated by comparisons with various laboratory data sets. We will summarize the current status and latest findings from this study.

Department

Space Science Center, Physics

Publication Date

8-27-2010

Journal Title

SPIE Proceedings

Publisher

SPIE

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1117/12.859725

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Recommended Citation

Camden Ertley ; Christopher Bancroft ; Peter Bloser ; Taylor Connor ; Jason Legere ; Mark McConnell and James Ryan "Simulations of a monolithic lanthanum bromide gamma-ray detector", Proc. SPIE 7805, Hard X-Ray, Gamma-Ray, and Neutron Detector Physics XII, 78051X (August 27, 2010); doi:10.1117/12.859725; http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.859725

Rights

© (2010) COPYRIGHT SPIE--The International Society for Optical Engineering.