Evaluation of the Energy and Timing Resolution of Cerium Bromide Detectors for Nuclear Applications

Author

Madyson C. Hickman, Ursinus CollegeFollow

Submission Date

7-18-2025

Document Type

Paper

Department

Physics & Astronomy

Faculty Mentor

Lew Riley

Student Contributor

Ewan Chattin

Second Student Contributor

Nathaniel Nerone

Comments

Presented during the 27th Annual Summer Fellows Symposium, July 18, 2025 at Ursinus College.

Project Description

We tested the timing and energy resolution of cerium bromide (CeBr₃) detectors for use in the CeBrA array of gamma-ray detectors in the John D. Fox lab at Florida State University. Using different sources, we calibrated energy spectra and analyzed FWHM values to determine the energy resolution. Timing resolution from a ⁶⁰Co source was measured using coincident gamma rays from the sources. Our results showed the expected energy dependence and confirmed that the detectors meet performance standards.

Recommended Citation

Hickman, Madyson C., "Evaluation of the Energy and Timing Resolution of Cerium Bromide Detectors for Nuclear Applications" (2025). Physics and Astronomy Summer Fellows. 55.
https://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/physics_astro_sum/55