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Radiation Detection

NaI:TI-based Inorganic Scintillator with Superior Performance 2014-169

APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Gamma-ray radiation detection Security Screening Medical imaging Geological exploration Nuclear physics ADVANTAGES: Higher light yield Improvement in energy resolution – approximately 2% Makes use of mature technology with only minor modifications  ABSTRACT: Berkeley Lab researchers have developed a novel … [Read more...] about NaI:TI-based Inorganic Scintillator with Superior Performance 2014-169

Neutron Detection Technique Using Layered Semiconductors IB-2424

APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Radiation detection Defense, homeland security, energy, and space exploration ADVANTAGES: High efficiency Portability Room temperature operation Can use a variety of composite materials Easily adapted to established semiconductor manufacturing techniques ABSTRACT: Dale L. Perry and Samuel Mao of Berkeley Lab have developed … [Read more...] about Neutron Detection Technique Using Layered Semiconductors IB-2424

Fast Scintillation Detectors Using Direct-Gap Semiconductors IB-1833

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  APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY: Detection of ionizing radiation (e.g. x-rays, gamma rays, neutrons) Nuclear materials detection Nondestructive materials evaluation Nuclear medical imaging Electromagnetic shower counters for high energy physics and astrophysics Oil well logging ADVANTAGES: Doping strategy is designed to transform a direct-gap … [Read more...] about Fast Scintillation Detectors Using Direct-Gap Semiconductors IB-1833

Novel High-Performance Scintillators for Radiation Detection

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APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Radiation detection High-energy physics Medical imaging Oil exploration X-ray detection ADVANTAGES: Extremely high light yield (80,000+ photons/MeV) Precise energy resolution Rapid response Operation at ambient temperatures ABSTRACT: Scientists at Berkeley Lab have produced several new high-performance inorganic … [Read more...] about Novel High-Performance Scintillators for Radiation Detection

More Sensitive, Less Expensive Semiconductor Detectors IB-2607

APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Radiation detection for Defense and homeland security Medical imaging: CT, PET, and SPECT Nuclear power monitoring Industrial gauging, e.g., tank fill level, materials thickness sensing Research involving spectrometry and imaging ADVANTAGES: Finer position resolution that current technology More accurate measurement by bulk … [Read more...] about More Sensitive, Less Expensive Semiconductor Detectors IB-2607