Gamma ray detectors having azimuthal sensitivity
US8455812B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 30, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 6, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V5/14
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An instrument for performing measurements downhole includes: at least one gamma-ray detector with azimuthal sensitivity equipped for discriminating energy of incident gamma-rays. This instrument is equipped with or without a neutron or gamma-ray source. A method and computer program product providing the azimuthal sensitivity of the instrument is provided.
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