Imaging radiation detector with gain

Patent · 31 December 1983

OSTI ID:865216

Morris, Christopher L ^[1]; Idzorek, George C ^[1]; Atencio, Leroy G ^[2]

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1. Los Alamos, NM
2. Espanola, NM

A radiation imaging device which has application in x-ray imaging. The device can be utilized in CAT scanners and other devices which require high sensitivity and low x-ray fluxes. The device utilizes cumulative multiplication of charge carriers on the anode plane and the collection of positive ion charges to image the radiation intensity on the cathode plane. Parallel and orthogonal cathode wire arrays are disclosed as well as a two-dimensional grid pattern for collecting the positive ions on the cathode.

• Research Organization: Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-36
• Assignee: United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
• Patent Number(s): US 4479059
• OSTI ID: 865216
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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