Radiant energy – Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling – Semiconductor system
Reexamination Certificate
2011-07-12
2011-07-12
Porta, David P (Department: 2884)
Radiant energy
Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling
Semiconductor system
Reexamination Certificate
active
07977643
ABSTRACT:
An assembly for detecting radiation is described. The assembly includes a host matrix with particles suspended within the host matrix. The particles are capable of generating a charge carrier upon interaction with the radiation. A first electrode is disposed adjacent to a first surface of the host matrix, and a second electrode disposed adjacent to a second surface of the host matrix. A power source operatively connects to one of the first or second electrodes. The power source establishes an electric field between the first and second electrodes such that a ratio of a mobility-lifetime-field strength product of the charge carrier to the thickness of the host matrix is greater than or equal to 0.1. A radiation detector and a method for detecting radiation are also described.
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