Sensors & Electronics
Nuclear Radiation Sensors
Detector Crystal Growth Research (151)
Original (left) - Smaller Crystal Zones Improved (right) - Larger Crystal Zones
Problem: Large, uniform, detector-grade CdZnTe crystals are needed but cannot be grown with current methods
Project Activity Scope (from Technical Overview Chart): Mechanisms through Sensors & Devices
PNNL Solution:
- Investigated limitations and problems that affected current growth techniques
- Extended understanding of crystal growth issues that affected crystal quality
- Improved furnace diagnostics/controls
- Demonstrated growth of superior crystals after evaluation of furnace parameter effects on crystal quality
Capabilities Employed to Meet Client Needs: Materials processing and characterization, non-destructive analysis, analytical chemistry, computer modeling.
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Contact: Mary Bliss
