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Scintillation camera

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4316948

A gamma imaging camera with a scintillation crystal and a plurality of phototubes is described. A light pipe optically couples the crystal and the tubes. The light pipe has, at its output end, a plurality of truncated pyramids each associated with one of the phototubes. As disclosed, the walls of the pyramids are hexagonal in cross-sectional configuration and flare outwardly to intersect adjacent walls, thus providing a continuous field of view. The disclosure also shows a lift-out detector head subassembly construction. (Official Gazette)

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-29-007754
Assignee:
to Picker Corp.
Patent Number(s):
US 3769509
OSTI ID:
4316948
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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