The Detection of Ionizing Radiation by Plasma Panel Sensors: Cosmic Muons, Ion Beams and Cancer Therapy
Peter S. Friedman (1), Robert Ball (2), J. W. Chapman (2), Claudio, Ferretti (2), Daniel S. Levin (2), Curtis Weaverdyck (2), Bing Zhou (2), Yan, Benhammou (3), Erez Etzion (3), Nir Guttman (3), M. Ben Moshe (3), Yiftah, Silver (3), James R. Beene (4)
TL;DR
This paper discusses the plasma panel sensor's ability to detect ionizing radiation like cosmic muons, ion beams, and beta particles, highlighting its high gain, fast response, and diverse applications.
Contribution
It introduces the plasma panel sensor as a versatile, high-performance detector for various ionizing radiations with potential uses in physics, security, and medicine.
Findings
Successfully detected cosmic ray muons and beta particles
Demonstrated high gain and nanosecond response times
Showcased applications in physics, security, and cancer therapy
Abstract
The plasma panel sensor is an ionizing photon and particle radiation detector derived from PDP technology with high gain and nanosecond response. Experimental results in detecting cosmic ray muons and beta particles from radioactive sources are described along with applications including high energy and nuclear physics, homeland security and cancer therapeutics
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Taxonomy
TopicsParticle Detector Development and Performance · Radiation Therapy and Dosimetry · Plasma Diagnostics and Applications