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HK: Fachverband Physik der Hadronen und Kerne

HK 3: Instrumentation I

HK 3.4: Talk

Monday, March 11, 2024, 17:45–18:00, HBR 19: C 1

Advancements in Compact Scintillation Detector "RUBIK " for Tracking of Space Radiation — Roman Bergert, •Hartmut Schotte, Niclas Friedler, Hans-Georg Zaunick, and Kait-Thomas Brinkmann — II. Physics Institute, Justus-Liebig-University Giessen

A segmented scintillation detector designed for use in radiation tracking within the space environment is discussed. The detector utilizes single unity polyvinyl toluene (PVT) based cubes as the sensitive detector volume, ensuring a compact and efficient tracking system. Addressing the challenges posed by power consumption, volume, and weight constraints specific to the mission requirements is a pivotal aspect of the detector design. We present the results of our first prototype, emphasizing its performance in the context of the specified mission parameters. Notably, discussions center around the detector's capabilities under diverse stress factors, such as temperature cycles and vacuum conditions, criticalconsiderations for its application in space. The implications of the detector's performance in meeting the specified requirements, offering insights gained from the initial prototype. Lessons learned from its behavior under different environmental stresses contribute to the refinement of the detector concept, guiding the development of subsequent prototypes. The progress made in tailoring the detector for optimal performance in the challenging conditions of space environments, setting the stage for further advancements for the final design choice is summarized.

Keywords: Scintillation Tracking Detector; Plastic Scintillator; Stress Tests; Space Environment