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Nuclear Radiation Sensors

Planar Radiation Imaging Materials (196)

Problem: Need improved imaging methods which provide high dynamic range, good resolution, and reasonable costs.

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PNNL Solution:

  • Developed Optically Stimulated Luminescent (OSL) phosphors with good sensitivity and dynamic range
  • Produced image plate with small uniform grain size of OSL material and suitable matrix material
  • Recorded OSL X-ray images and demonstrated electro-optic readout
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Capabilities Employed to Meet Client Needs: Material science; radiation effects of materials; material characterization; laser based measurements for material evaluation; controlled radiation exposures; test planning, performance, and analysis.

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