Radiant energy – Geological testing or irradiation – Well testing apparatus and methods
Patent
1994-01-21
1996-01-09
Hannaher, Constantine
Radiant energy
Geological testing or irradiation
Well testing apparatus and methods
2523014R, G01V 504, G01T 1202
Patent
active
054830621
ABSTRACT:
A photon detector includes an activated lanthanide beryllate crystal, such as activated lanthanum beryllate, as a scintillator to detect photons. In one embodiment, the lanthanide beryllate crystal is doped with cerium.
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Berrondo Manuel
Czirr John B.
Hannaher Constantine
Merrill Corporation
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