Measuring low energy quenching factors for nuclear recoils in NaI(Tl)

An investigation of the low energy nuclear recoil response of NaI(Tl) will be discussed. The experiment uses low energy neutrons produced via the Li(p,n) reaction and utilizes a high light output NaI(Tl) crystal. The goal is to improve on published measurements at energies relevant to DAMA/LIBRA and other low-mass WIMP experiments. The experimental design and setup, shielding optimization, neutron beam calibration techniques and preliminary results will be included.