Radiant energy – Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling – With or including a luminophor
Reexamination Certificate
2006-06-30
2009-06-02
Porta, David P (Department: 2884)
Radiant energy
Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling
With or including a luminophor
C250S367000, C250S483100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07541589
ABSTRACT:
A scintillator composition is described, including a matrix material and an activator. The matrix material includes at least one lanthanide halide compound. The matrix can also include at least one alkali metal, and in some embodiments, at least one alkaline earth metal. The composition also includes a praseodymium activator for the matrix. Radiation detectors that include the scintillators are disclosed. A method for detecting high-energy radiation with a radiation detector is also described.
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Clarke Lucas Lemar
Comanzo Holly Ann
Deng Qun
Duclos Steven Jude
Srivastava Alok Mani
Coppa Francis T.
Gaworecki Mark R
General Electric Company
Porta David P
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