Development of an isotropic optical light source for testing nuclear instruments

TL;DR

This paper introduces a novel robotically positioned LED-based isotropic-like optical source for testing nuclear instrument components, validated through Monte Carlo simulations and experiments.

Contribution

It presents a new technique for creating an isotropic-like optical source using a robotically positioned LED for nuclear instrument calibration.

Findings

Monte Carlo validation confirms the source's isotropic-like performance

Experimental results demonstrate the source's effectiveness in calibration

The method improves precision in optical component testing

Abstract

Nuclear instruments that require precise characterization and calibration of their optical components need well-characterized optical light sources with the desired wavelength, intensity, and directivity. This paper presents a novel technique for determining the performance of optical components by producing an isotropic-like source with a robotically positioned LED. The theory of operation for this light source, results of Monte Carlo validation studies, and experimental results are presented.