Journal of Applied Optics, Volume. 44, Issue 5, 967(2023)

Whole-process simulation of NaI (TI) scintillator detector response in radiation field

Saiyun YU1, Huaili QIU1, Jia LI2, Tao ZHU3, and Fengquan SONG1、*
Author Affiliations
  • 1School of Physics, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230601, China
  • 2School of Nuclear Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230031, China
  • 3Radiation Environment Supervision Station of Fujian Province, Fuzhou 350013, China
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    Category: Research Articles

    Received: Feb. 20, 2023

    Accepted: --

    Published Online: Mar. 12, 2024

    The Author Email: Fengquan SONG (宋逢泉)

    DOI:10.5768/JAO202344.0501004

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