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Scintillator detector characterization for laser-driven proton beam imaging.

H Tang¹, B K Russell¹, A Maksimchuk¹

¹Gerard Mourou Center for Ultrafast Optical Science, University of Michigan, 2200 Bonisteel Boulevard, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, USA.

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Plastic scintillators offer comparable imaging resolution to radiochromic film for laser-driven proton beams. This study characterizes their spatial resolution and imaging properties, finding them suitable for experimental applications.

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Physics
Materials Science
Particle Accelerators

Background:

Laser-driven proton beams present unique challenges for imaging due to broad energy spectra and background radiation.
Plastic scintillators are potential imaging detectors in such environments.
Characterizing their performance is crucial for experimental design.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the spatial resolution and imaging characteristics of plastic scintillators.
To compare their performance against traditional imaging detectors like radiochromic film.
To determine the suitability of plastic scintillators for laser-driven proton beam applications.

Main Methods:

Utilized laser-driven proton beams to probe plastic scintillators.
Compared different types and thicknesses of Eljen Technology scintillators.
Employed point-projection imaging of a mesh to assess intrinsic point spread function and resolution.

Main Results:

Determined the intrinsic point spread function for various plastic scintillators.
Demonstrated that the imaging resolution of plastic scintillators is comparable to radiochromic film.
Confirmed the suitability of plastic scintillators for many experimental setups.

Conclusions:

Plastic scintillators exhibit sufficient spatial resolution and imaging characteristics for laser-driven proton beam experiments.
Their performance is comparable to radiochromic film, offering a viable alternative detector.
Further research can optimize scintillator selection for specific experimental needs.