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Ruggedized scintillation detector with low energy detection capabilities

US7170061B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 8, 2004
Grant dateJan 30, 2007
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Expiry dateOct 30, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01T1/20
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A radiation detector includes a housing, a crystal and a photomultiplier tube supported in the housing. A plurality of elongated, flat plastic or ceramic springs are located radially between the crystal and photomultiplier tube and the housing, and at least one additional spring is located at one end of the crystal.

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