THE ROLE OF GADOLINIUM IN THE SCINTILLATION PROCESSES OF CERIUM-DOPED GADOLINIUM OXYORTHOSILICATE

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SUZUKI, H [1 ]
TOMBRELLO, TA [1 ]
MELCHER, CL [1 ]
PETERSON, CA [1 ]
SCHWEITZER, JS [1 ]
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[1] CALTECH, DIV PHYS MATH & ASTRON, PASADENA, CA 91125 USA
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10.1016/0168-9002(94)90586-X
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TH7 [仪器、仪表];
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0804 ; 080401 ; 081102 ;
摘要
The origins of two decay constants in the scintillation decay of cerium-doped gadolinium oxyorthosilicate (Gd2(SiO4)O:Ce) are investigated using UV light. We find that build-ups and long decay components observed with gamma-ray excitation are due to non-radiative energy transfer from Gd to Ce. The transfer rate from Gd to Ce increases as the Ce concentration increases. The gamma-ray excited decay curves of GSO are composed of prompt Ce emission and delayed Ce emission (transfer of energy through Gd), as observed by UV excitation.
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