Mechanoluminescence of plastic scintillation counters

G. T. Reynolds; R. H. Austin

doi:10.1016/S0022-2313(00)00230-1

Mechanoluminescence of plastic scintillation counters

G. T. Reynolds, R. H. Austin

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Abstract

Luminescence has been observed from the mechanical deformation of plastic scintillation materials. The light was recorded by means of a photomultiplier, and observed on a monitor by means of an intensified CCD camera. There is evidence for piezoluminescence as well as triboluminescence.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	79-82
Number of pages	4
Journal	Journal of Luminescence
Volume	92
Issue number	1-2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0022-2313(00)00230-1
State	Published - Dec 2000

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Biophysics
Biochemistry
General Chemistry
Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
Condensed Matter Physics

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