Dispersed Scintillators Based on Optical-Grade Silicone

Abstract

We report a study of the scintillation properties of a new type of detector—dispersed scintillators using a highly transparent silicone compound as the binder. Various scintillation additives, both organic and inorganic, are proposed as the dispersed phase. The responses of dispersed scintillator samples with organic additives and a standard plastic scintillator in detecting the atmospheric muon flux are evaluated and compared.