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Scintillator and radiation detector, and radiation inspecting device

US7498579B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 25, 2004
Grant dateMar 3, 2009
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Expiry dateJul 26, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B6/4258
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A scintillator, characterized in that it comprises crystals of Pr1-xCexF3 [wherein 0<x<0.5]. It emits a light in ultraviolet and visible regions when it is irradiated with a light or a radiation. The scintillator uses a material which exhibits improved performance with respect to the strength in light emission and to the speed in attenuation, and further is relatively easy in the growth of its crystal.

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