Nuclear instruments that require precise characterization and calibration of their optical components need well-characterized optical light sources with the desired wavelength, intensity, and directivity. This paper presents a novel technique for determining the performance of optical components by producing an isotropic-like source with a robotically positioned LED. The theory of operation for this light source, results of Monte Carlo validation studies, and experimental results are presented.
@article{arxiv.1511.02496,
title = {Development of an isotropic optical light source for testing nuclear instruments},
author = {Zachary W. Yokley and S. Derek Rountree and R. Bruce Vogelaar},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1511.02496},
year = {2015}
}