Research progress in development of Ce<sup>3+</sup>-doped scintillation glass

Hua Zhehao; Sui Zexuan; Qian Sen; Ren Jing; Zhu Yao; Qin Laishun; Tang Gao; Tong Yufeng; Sun Xinyuan; Wen Yufeng; Liu Shan; Ban Huiyun; Liu Hui; Cai Hua; Han Jifeng; Wang Zhile; Ma Lishuang

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Hua Z H, Sui Z X, Qian S, et al. Research progress in development of Ce3+-doped scintillation glass[J]. Opto-Electron Eng, 2023, 50(5): 220247. doi: 10.12086/oee.2023.220247

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Hua Z H, Sui Z X, Qian S, et al. Research progress in development of Ce³⁺-doped scintillation glass[J]. Opto-Electron Eng, 2023, 50(5): 220247. doi: 10.12086/oee.2023.220247

Research progress in development of Ce³⁺-doped scintillation glass

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Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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School of Astronautics, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, Helongjiang 150001, China
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College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, Helongjiang 150001, China
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State Key Laboratory of Particle Detection and Electronics, Beijing 100049, China
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College of Materials and Chemistry, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310018, China
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Department of Physics, Jinggangshan University, Ji’an, Jiangxi 343009, China
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Beijing Glass Research Institute, Beijing 101111, China
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China Building Materials Academy, Beijing 100024, China
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Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610064, China

Fund Project: National Natural Science Foundation of China (12065010), the Open Fund of the State Key Laboratory of Particle Detection and Electronics (SKLPDE-KF-202212, SKLPDE-KF-202213), and the Program of Science Technology Service Network of Chinese Academy of Science, Youth Innovation Promotion Association CAS.

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Corresponding author: qians@ihep.ac.cn

Received Date 08 October 2022

Revised Date 04 December 2022

Accepted Date 30 December 2022

Available Online 01 June 2023

Published Date 09 June 2023

Abstract

Abstract

Scintillation glasses have potential application in hadron calorimeter of circular electron positron collider (CEPC) due to the advantages of simple preparation process, flexible and controllable size, and low cost. Among them, Ce³⁺ luminescent center doped scintillation glasses have better scintillation performance. Matrix glass can be classified into oxide glass, halide glass, and glass-ceramic. According to the classification of different matrix glasses, this paper focuses on the optical transmittance, light yield, decay time, and radiation resistance properties of the Ce³⁺-doped scintillation glasses. Moreover, we introduce and summarize the research progress at domestic, foreign, and GS R&D Group. In view of the research status of different glasses, the methods for improving the glass performance are discussed from two aspects of glass composition and preparation. Finally, the future research and development directions of Ce³⁺-doped scintillation glasses are prospected.
- hadron calorimeter /
- scintillation glass /
- Ce³⁺ luminescent center /
- scintillation

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Overview

Overview

Nowadays, scintillation glass has attracted worldwide attention and plays an important role in medical imaging, high energy physics, environmental monitoring, and security inspection. Scholars are exploring the application prospects of scintillation glass in high energy physics and other fields. At present, the maximum light yield of the Ce³⁺-doped scintillating glass can reach 4300 ph/MeV, and the maximum density can exceed 6.9 g/cm³.

With the rapid development of high energy physics, the concept of circular electron positron collider (CEPC) has been proposed. The structure of scintillation glass and silicon photomultiplier (SiPM) may be used in hadron calorimeter of CEPC. It requires a large density (>6 g/cm³) and considerable scintillation performance (light yield >1000 ph/MeV, decay time <100 ns). Among them, the Ce³⁺-doped glasses have better scintillation properties.

In this paper, the glasses are divided into oxide glasses, halide glasses, and glass ceramics according to the different substrates doped with Ce³⁺. Moreover, we focus on the optical transmittance, light yield, decay time, and irradiation resistance of the Ce³⁺-doped scintillation glasses. Moreover, we introduce and summarize the research progress at domestic, foreign, and GS R&D Group. In view of the research status of different glasses, the methods for improving the glass performance are discussed from two aspects of glass composition and preparation. Finally, the future research and development directions of Ce³⁺-doped scintillation glass are prospected.

In order to improve the scintillation performance of the glasses, future preparation methods and research directions can focus on 1) reducing impurities in glass raw materials through further purification to reduce defects in the glass; 2) Add an appropriate amount of clarifying agent and improving the glass stirring process to reduce the bubbles in the glass; 3) using a reducing atmosphere and a appropriate reducing agent to avoid the oxidation of Ce ions; 4) Partial fluoride can be used to replace the oxide to reduce the melting point of the glass, reduce the introduction of impurities in the corundum crucible, and improve the uniformity of the glass; 5) Reduce the introduction of elements that are unfavorable to scintillation performance in glass, and increase the proportion of Gd element in the glass. Exploring suitable scintillation glass components and glass preparation processes is the key to the long-term development and real application of scintillation glass in the future.