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Electron irradiation method for improving performance of a radiation sensor

US4245157A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 29, 1979
Grant dateJan 13, 1981
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Expiry dateMar 29, 1999

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01T1/202
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A scintillation member, such as of thallium-doped cesium iodide and the like, of a radiation-responsive sensor, is irradiated by electrons to irreversibly change the phosphor material and decrease the hysteresis and after-glow responses of the sensor.

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