YAG:Nd crystals as possible detector to search for double beta and alpha decay of neodymium
arXiv:nucl-ex/0410021 · doi:10.1016/j.nima.2004.12.014
Abstract
Energy resolution, alpha/beta ratio, pulse-shape discrimination for gamma rays and alpha particles, radioactive contamination were studied with neodymium doped yttrium-aluminum garnet (YAG:Nd). Applicability of YAG:Nd scintillators to search for double beta decay and alpha activity of natural neodymium isotopes are discussed.
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