Imaging plates (IPs) are commonly used as passive detectors in laser-plasma experiments. We calibrated at the ELSA electron beam facility (CEA DIF) the five different available types of IPs (namely, MS-SR-TR-MP-ND) to electrons from 5 to 18 MeV. In the context of diagnostic development for the PETawatt Aquitaine Laser (PETAL), we investigated the use of stacks of IP in order to increase the detection efficiency and get detection response independent from the neighboring materials such as X-ray shielding and detector supports. We also measured fading functions in the time range from a few minutes up to a few days. Finally, our results are systematically compared to GEANT4 simulations in order to provide a complete study of the IP response to electrons over the energy range relevant for PETAL experiments.
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November 2015
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November 24 2015
Study of imaging plate detector sensitivity to 5-18 MeV electrons Available to Purchase
C. Reverdin
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Rev. Sci. Instrum. 86, 113304 (2015)
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Received:
June 15 2015
Accepted:
November 07 2015
Citation
G. BoutouxN. RabhiD. BataniA. BinetJ.-E. DucretK. JakubowskaJ.-P. NègreC. ReverdinI. Thfoin; Study of imaging plate detector sensitivity to 5-18 MeV electrons. Rev. Sci. Instrum. 1 November 2015; 86 (11): 113304. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4936141
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