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Annealing methods for improving performance of a radiation sensor

US4313257A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 19, 1979
Grant dateFeb 2, 1982
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Expiry dateNov 19, 1999

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49002
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A scintillation member, such as of thallium-doped cesium iodide and the like, is used with a photodetector to form a radiation-responsive sensor. The scintillation member is annealed, by heating followed by slow cooling, to decrease the hysteresis response of the sensor.

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