Cesium and lithium-containing quaternary compound scintillators

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2011-05-10

2011-05-10

Porta, David P (Department: 2884)

Radiant energy

Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling

Semiconductor system

Reexamination Certificate

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07939808

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to quaternary compound scintillators and related devices and methods. The scintillators may include, for example, a mixed halide scintillator composition including at least two different CsLiLa halide compounds and a dopant. Related detection devices and methods are further included.

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