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Apparatus and method for detecting gamma ray radiation

US7566867B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 14, 2006
Grant dateJul 28, 2009
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Expiry dateJun 14, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01V5/125
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus for detecting gamma ray (GR) radiation having a plurality of detector cells arranged in an array is disclosed. Each cell includes a housing having an aperture, the housing comprising a GR absorbing material, and a GR detector disposed within the housing such that external gamma rays are received at the GR detector via the aperture. The apertures of each cell are aligned.

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