TPB-coated Light Guides for Liquid Argon TPC Light Detection Systems
arXiv:1307.8036 · doi:10.1088/1748-0221/8/10/C10005
Abstract
Light detection systems in Liquid Argon Time Projection Chambers (LArTPCs) require the detection of the 128 nm light produced during argon scintillation. Most detectors use Tetraphenyl Butadiene (TPB) to shift the wavelength of the light into a range visible to Photomultiplier Tubes (PMTs). These proceedings summarize characterizations of light-guides coated with a matrix of TPB in UV transmitting acrylic which are more compact than existing LArTPC light collection systems.
LIDINE2013 Conference Proceedings. Submitted to JINST
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