Diamond radiation detector

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2008-05-06

2008-05-06

Porta, David (Department: 2884)

Radiant energy

Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling

Semiconductor system

Reexamination Certificate

active

10526403

ABSTRACT:
A method of detecting radiation that includes providing a layer of high purity single crystal CVD diamond, applying an electric field of no greater than 0.5 V/μm to the layer, exposing the layer to the radiation thereby generating a signal, and detecting the signal.

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