Difference between revisions of "June, 7, 2007 Cf rate measurements using Photonics PMT"

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Revision as of 21:19, 7 June 2007

Cf source was placed X cm away from face of PHotonics PMT. The PMT output signal was descriminated by a Lecroy Model # YYY descriminator set to pass any voltage below -0.5 mV. The descriminated output was then sent to a scaler Model ####.


Configuration Definitions

1: Placed the Cf source ## cm from face of Scintillator. neutrons passing through scintillator would also pass through PMT

2: Inserted a ### cm thick steel shielding wall between Scintillator and Cf source. Right up against Scintillator

3: Replaced steel wall with ### cm thick lead shielding brick

4: Replaced lead brick with ### cm thick parafin block

5: Increased thickness of parafin block to #### cm


Configuration Rate (counts/min) Error in Rate (Counts/min)
1 0 0
2 0 0
3 0 0
4 0 0
5 0 0