In this work, we experimentally explore the possibility to realize a sensor whose basic building block is a laser cavity that hosts a target crystal for the incident ionizing radiation. Two possible detection mechanisms are considered: a process of coherent scintillation related to the rapid decay via stimulated emission of the excited atomic or molecular levels of the target material and the activation of states that absorb intracavity photons. We use a solid-state laser to study the dynamic response of our prototype sensor and the related intrinsic limitations and demonstrate capability to detect x-ray energy down to 10 GeV.
X-ray detection by direct modulation of losses in a laser cavity
Pirzio F.;
2020-01-01
Abstract
In this work, we experimentally explore the possibility to realize a sensor whose basic building block is a laser cavity that hosts a target crystal for the incident ionizing radiation. Two possible detection mechanisms are considered: a process of coherent scintillation related to the rapid decay via stimulated emission of the excited atomic or molecular levels of the target material and the activation of states that absorb intracavity photons. We use a solid-state laser to study the dynamic response of our prototype sensor and the related intrinsic limitations and demonstrate capability to detect x-ray energy down to 10 GeV.File in questo prodotto:
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