Plots and Figures for EXO Collaborators



  1. EXO Materials Summary. Updated (7/2/2008)
  2. EXO Radon Summary. Updated (3/20/2007)
  3. EXO Materials Background Impact Summary. Updated (8/12/2004)
  4. 40K, 232Th and 238U concentrations determined by counting from various salt samples collected at WIPP (7/2001). Updated (5/2003)
  5. Memo on neutron capture cross sections. 4/18/2001
  6. NAA of quartz samples. 3/15/2002
  7. NAA of Si screw. 6/22/2002
  8. NAA results for 3M cryogenic fluid HFE-7100. 12/11/2002
  9. NAA results for three integrated circuit chips, provided by SLAC. 12/11/2002
  10. Counting results for Macor insulators, machined at UA. 12/11/2002
  11. Counting results for 3 APDs. 2/26/2003
  12. Monte Carlo background estimate for the 200 kg prototype detector. 4/19/2003
  13. Counting results for two 100 g samples of Swedish Boliden and 200 year old British Pb. 5/9/2003
  14. Activation analysis of several Pb samples (Boliden, Cominco), p-terphenyl and one APD. 5/9/2003
  15. Analysis of EXO plastic samples. Candidates for TPC body. 6/25/2003
  16. Analysis of raw un-sintered EXO Teflon samples. Candidates for TPC body. 11/5/2003
  17. Analysis of one Advanced Photonix Avalanche Photo Diode. 12/20/2003
  18. Th purity requirements for a two layer Pb shield. 1/9/2004
  19. Polycarbonate samples from Dow Corning, General Electric and Bayer (obtained through SLAC). Candidates for TPC body. 2/9/2004
  20. Calculation of muon induced background in 200 kg prototype at WIPP depth. 3/19/2004
  21. Calculation of cosmogenic production of radio nuclides in EXO copper. 3/19/2004
    Revised version. 60Co number of simulated events corrected. No change in conclusions. 3/25/2004.
  22. Calculated allowed and forbidden beta spectra of 39Ar, 85Kr and 210Bi. 5/11/2004
  23. Neutron Activation Analysis of finished Saint Gobain Teflon samples. 5/12/2004
  24. Neutron Activation Analysis of 3M cryogenic fluids HFE-7000, HFE-7100, and FC-87. 6/9/2004
  25. Updated calculation of cosmogenic production of radio nuclides in EXO copper using a realistic exposure scenario. 8/12/2004
  26. Neutron Activation Analysis of finished Saint Gobain Teflon samples produced 6/14/2004 in the presence of A.P. 8/31/2004
  27. Background due to Radon trapped in Pb shield. 9/17/2004
  28. High sensitivity Neutron Activation Analysis of finished Saint Gobain Teflon samples produced 6/14/2004 in the presence of A.P. 10/28/2004
  29. Activation analysis of 2 Aluminum contacted productions APDs (made by Advanced Photonix) and their components. 12/18/2004
  30. Monte Carlo calculation of gamma leakage through gaps in lead shield, background contribution of 222Rn in shielding gaps, and impact of 210Pb attached to TPC surfaces. 12/21/2004
  31. Monte Carlo based comparison of the background due to a Copper versus a Teflon TPC. 2/20/2005
  32. Calibration of scintillator K, Th, and U spikes, calibration of reactor neutron flux. 8/8/2005
  33. Analysis of K, Th, U in evaporated HFE after spiking with liquid scintillator. 8/8/2005
  34. Analysis of pre-concentrated HFE. 8/8/2005
  35. MC estimate of background impact of flat Espanex TPC cables. 8/9/2005
  36. NAA results for Daikin Teflon and Dynasil Quartz. 8/16/2005
  37. NAA of DuPont Teflon TE-6472, Lot: 506830001. Reserved for EXO. 9/30/2005
  38. Monte Carlo background estimate of Teflon top hat TPC. 10/27/2005
  39. Monte Carlo estimate of radiopurity requirements for lead clear Epoxy. 11/14/2005
  40. Monte Carlo background estimate of Teflon conical weld TPC. 11/15/2005
  41. Monte Carlo background estimate of thin walled Copper TPC. 11/18/2005
  42. Options for testing of surface cleanliness of Wessington dewar 1/17/2006
  43. NAA results for Kapton, Sapphire and Corning Quartz 2/26/2006
  44. NAA results for HFE exposed to Wessington dewar 5/8/2006
  45. Background contribution of radioactive noble gases in HFE-7000 5/30/2006
  46. NAA results for various epoxies and closed cell PE foam 6/4/2006
  47. NAA Report: Vespel, Acrylic, Si wafer 8/26/2006
  48. NAA Report: APD Al, cryostat Teflon, HV cable insulator 12/22/2006




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