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Area of Science:

  • Nuclear physics
  • Particle detection instrumentation

Background:

  • Superheated droplet detectors (SDDs) are primarily used for neutron detection.
  • Alpha particle detection presents unique challenges for traditional SDD applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the feasibility of using C2ClF5 in SDDs for alpha particle detection.
  • To develop and validate a computational and geometric model for alpha-droplet interactions within SDDs.

Main Methods:

  • Computational studies of alpha-droplet interactions.
  • Experimental validation using uranium- and samarium-doped SDDs at varying temperatures (5-12°C).
  • Development of an attenuation coefficient to account for temperature-dependent signal reduction.

Main Results:

  • Event rate in SDDs correlates with droplet size.
  • Experimental data aligns with the model below 8°C.
  • An attenuation coefficient improved model agreement at higher temperatures (above 8°C) by addressing bubble population effects.

Conclusions:

  • Superheated droplet detectors show promise for alpha particle detection.
  • The developed model accurately describes detector response, especially with an attenuation coefficient.
  • Mono-sized droplets are key for a viable SDD-based alpha spectrometer.