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X-ray and gamma-ray scintillators and detector screens incorporating same

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4364785
An x-ray or gamma-ray scintillator comprising, on a substrate, an alkaline halide layer of fibrous structure having the needle form, with the needles perpendicular to the surface of the substrate, is described. The scintillator is used in detector screens of image-intensifier tubes for x-ray or gamma-ray detection with a photo-sensitive-layer enshrouding the needles. (8 Claims, 3 Drawing Figures) (Official Gazette)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-29-010186
OSTI ID:
4364785
Report Number(s):
US 3769059
Country of Publication:
France
Language:
English