A simple technique for gamma ray and cosmic ray spectroscopy using plastic scintillator

TL;DR

This paper introduces a straightforward method for gamma ray and cosmic ray spectroscopy using plastic scintillators, eliminating the need for complex analyzers by employing simple electronic components.

Contribution

The study presents a novel, simplified spectroscopy technique that uses only a leading edge discriminator and scalers, making the process more accessible and cost-effective.

Findings

Successful energy calibration with Co-60 and Cs-137 sources

Effective gamma and cosmic ray detection without SCA or MCA

Detailed experimental procedure and analysis provided

Abstract

A new and simple technique has been developed using plastic scintillator detectors for gamma ray and cosmic ray spectroscopy without single channel analyzer (SCA) or multichannel analyzer (MCA). In these experiments only a leading edge discriminator (LED) and NIM scalers have been used. Energy calibration of gamma spectra in plastic scintillators has been done using Co$^{60}$ and Cs$^{137}$ sources. The details experimental technique, analysis procedure and experimental results has been presented in this article.