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Various liquid scintillators are commonly used in neutrino experiments. If successful neutrino experiments are to be performed over several years, using stable solvents with the capability of mass production in the liquid scintillator is one of the key requirements. We investigate the various physical and optical properties, absorption, light transmission, light output, density, index of refraction, water content, etc., of the solvents used in neutrino detectors. In addition, safety for the environment and humans needs to be taken in consideration. In this paper, the preparation and the various characteristics of the solvents used for the liquid scintillator are summarized and reported.
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So, S.H., Joo, K.K., Kim, B.K. et al. Investigation of the physical and the optical properties of various base solvents for the liquid scintillator in a neutrino detector. Journal of the Korean Physical Society 62, 26–33 (2013). https://doi.org/10.3938/jkps.62.26
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