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Wide band gap semiconductor photodetector based gamma ray detectors for well logging applications

US8039792B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 27, 2010
Grant dateOct 18, 2011
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Expiry dateJan 27, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01V5/101
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A gamma ray detector uses a scintillation detector having a response that matches a response characteristic of a photodiode. The detector may be used to measure natural gamma rays and/or gamma rays produced by interaction of neutrons from a neutron source with the earth formation.

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