Scintillator assembly for alpha radiation detection and an associated method of making
Patent
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OSTI ID:7204464
A scintillator assembly for use in conjunction with a photomultiplier or the like in the detection of alpha radiation utilizes a substrate or transparent yttrium aluminum garnet and a relatively thin film of cerium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet coated upon the substrate. The film material is applied to the substrate in a sputtering process, and the applied film and substrate are annealed to effect crystallization of the film upon the substrate. The resultant assembly provides relatively high energy resolution during use in a detection instrument and is sufficiently rugged for use in field environments. 4 figs.
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-84OR21400
- Assignee:
- Martin Marietta Energy Systems, Inc., Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
- Patent Number(s):
- US 5332906; A
- Application Number:
- PPN: US 7-928999
- OSTI ID:
- 7204464
- Resource Relation:
- Patent File Date: 12 Aug 1992
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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FABRICATION
PERFORMANCE
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MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
RADIATION DETECTION
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SCINTILLATION COUNTERS
440101* - Radiation Instrumentation- General Detectors or Monitors & Radiometric Instruments