Solid-state radiation-emitting compositions and devices

Patent · Wed Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1992

OSTI ID:868429

Ashley, Carol S ^[1]; Brinker, C Jeffrey ^[1]; Reed, Scott ^[1]; Walko, Robert J ^[1]

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1. Albuquerque, NM

The invention relates to a composition for the volumetric generation of radiation, wherein a first substance functions as a source of exciting radiation, and a second substance interacts with the exciting radiation to provide a second radiation. The compositions comprise a porous substrate which is loaded with: a source of exciting radiation, a component capable of emitting radiation upon interaction with the exciting radiation, or both. Preferably, the composition is an aerogel substrate loaded with both a source of exciting radiation, such as tritium, and a component capable of interacting with the exciting radiation, e.g., a phosphor, to produce radiation of a second energy.

• Research Organization: AT&T
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-76DP00789
• Assignee: United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
• Patent Number(s): US 5137659
• OSTI ID: 868429
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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