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Scintillation crystal for a radiation detector

US4656359A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 10, 1986
Grant dateApr 7, 1987
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Expiry dateMar 10, 2006

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01T1/2002
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A scintillation crystal is provided for a radiation detector, which comprises a first layer of a crystal material having relatively poor mechanical properties, however having a high energy resolution; and a second layer of a crystal material having relatively good mechanical and optical properties. Both layers are arranged in sandwich form.

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