Light-particle detection with a CsI(Tl) scintillator coupled to a double photodiode readout system

Abstract

The properties of a detector consisting of a CsI(Tl) scintillator coupled to a double photodiode readout system were investigated for protons and α-particles over a wide energy range. A nearly linear response combined with a relatively good energy resolution was found, resulting in a compact and cheap detector for use in nuclear reaction studies at intermediate energies.