The effect of infrared radiation on etching characteristics of CR-39 plastic track recorder

摘要

The effect of infrared radiation on the etching characteristics of CR-39 plastic track recorder has been studied. CR-39, which is commonly employed in cosmic rays studies is found to be affected by IR radiations. The changes in the bulk etch rate, in the track etch rate and in etching efficiency due to infrared radiation exposure of CR-39 are discussed on the basis of scission and cross linking during infrared exposure. (C) 2003 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. [References: 6]