Intrinsic reflectors of scintillation detector elements and formation process of intrinsic reflectors
US9335426B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 24, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 10, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01T1/2002
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A radiation sensor may include a scintillator, a reflector, and a sensor. The scintillator may be capable of converting non-visible radiation into scintillation light. The reflector may be formed from material of outside surfaces of the scintillator, to reflect the scintillation light. The sensor may be positioned in proximity to the scintillator, to detect the scintillation light from the scintillator. A method of manufacturing a scintillator with an intrinsic reflector may include heating the scintillator in an oxygen-deficient environment at a first temperature for a first predetermined time period, and optionally annealing the scintillator in an oxygenated environment at a second temperature for a second predetermined time period.
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