M. Mottaghian , R. Koohi-Fayegh , N. Ghal-Eh , G. R. Etaati
Rad. Prot. Dosim. - , , - January, 2010 - .
Publication year: 2010

Abstract

This paper introduces the basics of the light transport simulation in scintillators and the wavelength-dependencies in the process. The non-uniformity measurement of the photocathode surface is undertaken, showing that for the photocathode used in this study the quantum efficiency falls to about 4 % of its maximum value, especially in areas far from the centre. The wavelength- and position-dependent quantum efficiency is implemented in the Monte Carlo light transport code, showing that, the contribution of the photocathode non-uniformity to the energy resolution is estimated to be around 18 %, when all position- and wavelength-dependencies are included.