Performance studies of scintillating ceramic samples exposed to ionizing radiation

TL;DR

This study evaluates how different scintillating ceramic samples' performance degrades after exposure to high doses of ionizing radiation, informing their suitability for use in high-radiation environments.

Contribution

The paper provides experimental data on the radiation tolerance of various scintillating ceramics, a new area for these materials in high-energy physics applications.

Findings

Performance decreases with radiation dose

Different compositions show varying radiation resistance

Data supports potential use in radiation-rich environments

Abstract

Scintillating ceramics are a promising, new development for various applications in science and industry. Their application in calorimetry for particle physics experiments is expected to involve an exposure to high levels of ionizing radiation. In this paper, changes in performance have been measured for scintillating ceramic samples of different composition after exposure to penetrating ionizing radiation up to a dose of 38 kGy.