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The light response of a NE102A-BaF2 phoswich detector to low-energy heavy ions (Z⩽10) has been studied. It is shown that in a fast-total component representation heavy ions punching through the plastic can be separated in charge, provided that time-of-flight measurements are also available, in order to separate γ-rays and light charged particles from overlapping low-Z heavy ions. Despite the good timing properties of the detector (Δt<250 ps), their mass separation is limited by the scarce energy resolution of the system, especially for very low-energy heavy ions. An evaluation of energy resolution and quenching effects is also given.
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Experiment performed at LNS, Catania.
Mr. V. Campagna and Mr. S. Urso for help during the mounting of the experiment.
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De Filippo, E., Fonte, R., Lanzanò, G. et al. The response of a NE102A-BaF2 phoswich detector to low-energy heavy ions. Nuov Cim A 107, 775–782 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02732085
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