Method for optimizing the spectral performance of scintillator crystals
US8865011B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 18, 2010 |
| Grant date | Oct 21, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T83/0341
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention provides a method for optimizing the spectroscopy performance of a spectroscopy scintillator by surrounding the scintillator by a reflector material, performing a scan measuring resolution and light output at three or more axial locations on the crystal, where at least one location is close to the PMT or below the crystal (near the PMT) at least one location is at the end away from the PMT of the scintillator), and adjusting the surface finish of the crystal and/or the reflector to obtain equal light output and optimal resolution over the length and different azimuth of the crystal.
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