Methods to Evaluate Triboluminescent Phosphor Emissions for Varying Energy Regimes - Studies of ZnS:Mn for Use in Impact Sensors

摘要

Developing triboluminescent (TL) damage sensors requires a wide range of impact energies. Over the past decade the authors have found multiple techniques to damage TL phosphors. These techniques have all centered on varying the kinetic energy of an impact. This paper will attempt to describe the differences and applications of these techniques.