YAG:Nd crystals as possible detector to search for double beta and alpha decay of neodymium

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.

arXiv comment10 pages, 4 figs

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