Radiation detection system including a plurality of scintillators having different light yields and method of using the same
US8614420B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 6, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 4, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01T1/2008
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A radiation detection system can include a scintillating member including a polymer matrix, a first scintillating material, and a second scintillating material different from the first scintillating material and at least one photosensor coupled to the scintillating member. The radiation detection system can be configured to receive particular radiation at the scintillating member, generate a first light from the first scintillating material and a second light from the second scintillating material in response to receiving the particular radiation, receive the first and second lights at the at least one photosensor, generate a signal at the photosensor, and determine a total effective energy of the particular radiation based at least in part on the signal. Practical applications of the radiation detection system can include identifying a particular isotope present within an object, identifying a particular type of radiation emitted by the object, or locating a source of radiation within the object.
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