A multi-channel setup to study fractures in scintillators

作者：Tantot A^*; Bouard C; Briche R; Lefevre G; Manier B; Zaim N; Deschanel S; Vanel L; Di Stefano P C F

来源：Measurement Science and Technology, 2016, 27(12): 125601.

DOI：10.1088/0957-0233/27/12/125601

• brittle fracture
• fractoluminescence
• scintillators

To investigate fractoluminescence in scintillating crystals used for particle detection, we have developed a multi-channel setup built around samples of double-cleavage drilled compression (DCDC) geometry in a controllable atmosphere. The setup allows the continuous digitization over hours of various parameters, including the applied load, and the compressive strain of the sample, as well as the acoustic emission. Emitted visible light is recorded with nanosecond resolution, and crack propagation is monitored using infrared lighting and camera. An example of application to Bi4Ge3O12 (BGO) is provided.

• 出版日期2016-12