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Abstract
The detection of ionizing particles or radiation using scintillation light produced in certain materials belongs to one of the oldest techniques in the field of radiation detection. Despite its long history, this technique remains one of the most versatile and widely used methods for detecting and performing spectroscopy on a broad range of radiations, from alpha particles to gamma rays.
This lecture will provide a general introduction to scintillating detectors, covering the fundamental physical principles that underpin their operation. We will explore the key properties that make scintillators effective, such as their light yield, decay time, and spectral emission characteristics. Various types of scintillators will be discussed, including organic and inorganic scintillators, highlighting their specific advantages and typical applications.
BIO
Rastislav Hodak is an experimental physicist focusing on neutrino physics. He leads the group “Neutrino & Underground Laboratory LSM” at the Institute of Experimental and Applied Physics, Czech Technical University in Prague.
His research is currently connected with double beta decay experiments, the aim of which is to determine neutrino properties (nature, mass, etc.). He contributes to the development and integration of new technologies for underground experiments that require an extremely low radioactive background. He is also involved in the R&D of various organic scintillators, working closely with an industrial partner – NUVIA a.s.
