Intrinsic Resolution of Organic Scintillators

TL;DR

This paper investigates the intrinsic resolution of organic scintillators, analyzing existing datasets with a phenomenological model to understand fluctuations in photon production and guide future experimental efforts.

Contribution

The study applies a phenomenological model to interpret multiple IR datasets, highlighting systematic uncertainties and providing recommendations for future measurements.

Findings

Results generally agree with previous IR data

Systematic uncertainties are significant and need further investigation

Recommendations for improved IR measurement techniques

Abstract

Fluctuations in photon production within scintillators contribute to the overall energy resolution of scintillation detectors. While typically negligible, this contribution - known as intrinsic resolution (IR) - presents significant challenges for both experimental measurement and Monte Carlo simulation. Using the phenomenological model proposed in~[1], we interpreted multiple datasets of IR measurements in organic scintillators. Although our results generally agree with the IR dataset examined in~[1], a comprehensive evaluation of systematic uncertainties highlights the necessity for more detailed investigation. Based on our findings, we offer specific recommendations for future measurements.