Scintillator, associated detecting device and method

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2011-07-12

2011-07-12

Porta, David P (Department: 2884)

Radiant energy

Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling

With or including a luminophor

C250S370110

Reexamination Certificate

active

07977641

ABSTRACT:
A scintillator is provided, comprising: a composition of formula (Lu1-x-y-zCexInyM1z)2SiO5, wherein M1is Y, Sc, Gd, or a combination thereof; 0.00001<x<0.05; 0.000001<y<0.1; and 0<=z<0.999989. A detecting device comprising a crystalline structure of the above scintillator is also provided. A method of detecting energy with the above detecting device is provided, comprising: receiving radiation by the scintillator; and detecting photons with a photon detector coupled to the scintillator.

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