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Upconverting nanoparticles for optimizing scintillator based detection systems

US8536532B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 9, 2011
Grant dateSep 17, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 11, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01T1/20185
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An upconverting device for a scintillation detection system is provided. The detection system comprises a scintillator material, a sensor, a light transmission path between the scintillator material and the sensor, and a plurality of upconverting nanoparticles particles positioned in the light transmission path.

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