Center Innovation Fund: JPL CIF
Subnanosecond scintillation detector for high energy cosmic rays Project
Project Description
The task objective is to develop a gamma ray scintillator technology with subnanosecond temporal resolution and the capability to withstand unprecedented rates and doses of high energy gamma radiation. This is a joint project with Caltech Prof. Dave Hitlin to detect BaF2 fast scintillation (τ ~ 0.9ns at λ ~ 220nm) while rejecting slow scintillation (τ ~ 650ns at λ ~ 330nm). We will also develop solar blind coatings using ALD technology for DUV bandpass filter.
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Anticipated Benefits
Applications in cosmic-ray astronomy and high energy physics instruments, muon detectors for planetary geology, and medical imaging.
More »Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) | Lead Organization | FFRDC/UARC | Pasadena, California |
| California Institute of Technology (CalTech) | Supporting Organization | Academia | Pasadena, California |
| Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) | Supporting Organization | FFRDC/UARC | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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California
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