Abstract
Abstract This work presents an experimental setup designed for measuring optical properties in the vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) region. Originally developed for the characterization of ICARUS photomultiplier tubes, the setup has been recently employed to measure the conversion efficiency of para-Terphenyl coatings, acting as wavelength shifters, as a function of thickness. The VUV region is of particular interest in particle physics experiments utilizing cryogenic noble gases as scintillating media. The setup includes a deuterium light source, a mirror system, an intensity monitor, and a sample chamber to host sample and photodetector. An example measurement of para-Terphenyl conversion efficiency — as wavelength shifter — with varying thickness is presented, demonstrating the versatility and effectiveness of the presented system.
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