1202.2000 (H. R. Band et al.)

Acrylic Target Vessels for a High-Precision Measurement of theta13 with
the Daya Bay Antineutrino Detectors    [PDF]

H. R. Band, R. Brown, J. Cherwinka, J. Cao, Y. Chang, B. Edwards, W. He, K. M. Heeger, Y. Heng, T. Ho, B. Hsiung, L. Greenler, S. Kettell, C. Lewis, K. B. Luk, X. Li, B. R. Littlejohn, A. Pagac, C. H. Wang, W. Wang, Y. Wang, T. Wise, Q. Xiao, M. Yeh, H. Zhuang

This paper describes in detail the acrylic target vessels used to encapsulate
the target and gamma catcher regions in the Daya Bay experiment's first pair of
antineutrino detectors. We give an overview of the design, fabrication,
shipping, and installation of the acrylic target vessels and their liquid
overflow tanks. The acrylic quality assurance program and vessel
characterization, which measures all geometric, optical, and material
properties relevant to {\nu}e detection at Daya Bay are summarized. This paper
is the technical reference for the Daya Bay acrylic vessels and can provide
guidance in the design and use of acrylic components in future neutrino or dark
matter experiments.

View original: http://arxiv.org/abs/1202.2000