Japanese Journal of Applied Physics · 2003 · 25 citations · 0 references
EngineeringNuclear PhysicsIon Beam InstrumentationAcoustic ResponseIon ImplantationMev/n Xenon BeamAcoustic MaterialIon BeamNuclear MaterialsPiezoelectric MaterialIon EmissionRadiation DetectorMaterials ScienceRadiation DetectionNuclear SecurityAtomic PhysicsPiezoelectric Lead–zirconate–titanatePzt ElementsPiezoelectric MaterialsOutput AmplitudesPiezoelectricityUltrasoundAcoustic Wave DevicesApplied PhysicsCeramics Materials
Characteristics of lead–zirconate–titanate (PZT) elements were studied by directly irradiating them with a 400 MeV/n Xe beam. The elements were sensitive to 104 Xe ions and their output amplitudes were proportional to the beam intensity. An ensemble of those output amplitudes displayed a Bragg-curve-like response towards the range of 400 MeV/n Xe ion. We discuss the potential of PZT elements as a radiation detector and their application to high-intensity and high-energy detectors.