Electron multipliers and radiation detectors

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2004-11-23

2008-07-01

Philogene, Haissa (Department: 2821)

Electric lamp and discharge devices

Photosensitive

Secondary emitter type

C313S528000, C313S1030CM, C313S1050CM, C313S379000, C250S207000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07394187

ABSTRACT:
An electron multiplier includes a plate having a plurality of interconnected particles, e.g., fibers, having electron-emissive surfaces. The particles may include a neutron-sensitive and/or neutron reactive material, such as6Li,10B,155Gd,157Gd,—and/or hydrogenous compounds, in excess of their natural abundance. The particles may include an X-ray sensitive and/or X-ray reactive material, such as Pb.

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