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Aug 1992
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1992itns...39..981h&link_type=abstract
IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science (ISSN 0018-9499), vol. 39, no. 4, p. 981-986.
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Gamma Ray Spectra, Mars Landing, Silicon Radiation Detectors, Spacecraft Instruments, Compton Effect, Cryogenic Cooling, Interplanetary Flight, Monte Carlo Method, Spectral Energy Distribution, Spectroscopy
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We present Monte Carlo analysis and experimental data from a novel lithium-drifted silicon detector stack for gamma ray spectroscopy instrumentation in future Mars surface landers and other planetary missions. The Monte Carlo analysis shows full energy photopeaks even in the range of about 100 keV to 2 MeV where, in Si, Compton scattering dominates the absorption processes. Laboratory data is shown for an experimental detector stack of four planar Si(Li) devices, each 5 mm thick with an active area 2 cm in diameter. All the experimental data were collected with maximum temperature of the stack at 175 K. Background reduction is achieved by using the detector of the stack closest to the source in anticoincidence. We present a comparison of experimental data from the stack with the Monte Carlo model for Cs-137 (662 keV). Agreement is shown to be good, with a full energy photopeak clearly seen (FWHM about 10 keV). Experimental stack data is also shown for multiple peaks at 511 keV (Na-22) and 662 keV (Cs-137). The peaks are clearly resolved (FWHM 10 keV), and are compared with the results obtained using a 8 percent resolution, 3 in. x 3 in. NaI(TI) device (FWHM about 50 keV).
Hubbard Scott G.
Keller Robert G.
McMurray Robert E. Jr.
Vierinen Kari
Walton John T.
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