New candidate polymeric wavelength shifters for noble liquid detectors
arXiv:2504.00148 · doi:10.1088/1748-0221/20/05/C05006
Abstract
Polymeric wavelength shifters are of particular interest for large liquid argon detectors. Inspired by the success of polyethylene naphthalate (PEN), other new polymers exhibiting a similar type of excimer fluorescence were investigated. We report on the preliminary results of the first cryogenic wavelength shifting test of a solution-cast film of PVN, poly(2-vinyl naphthalene). Significant brittleness was identified as a factor potentially limiting the use of PVN. However, clear signs of wavelength shifting were observed, with the overall efficiency and time response comparable to those of PEN.
arXiv commentProceedings of LIght Detection In Noble Elements - LIDINE 2024
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