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Charge generating devices and methods of making and use thereof

  • US 10,451,751 B2
  • Filed: 06/19/2018
  • Issued: 10/22/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/19/2017
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A charge generating device comprising:

  • a substrate having a top surface and a bottom surface;

    a plurality of spaced-apart three-dimensional elements disposed on the top surface of the substrate;

    a plurality of cavities formed by the plurality of spaced-apart three-dimensional elements, the plurality of cavities being the area between the plurality of spaced-apart three-dimensional elements;

    a radioactive layer disposed on at least a portion of the plurality of spaced-apart three-dimensional elements and the top surface such that the plurality of cavities and the top surface are substantially coated by the radioactive layer, thereby forming a plurality of coated cavities;

    a first conducting layer disposed above the plurality of spaced-apart three-dimensional elements, wherein the first conducting layer is in electric contact with at least a portion of the plurality of spaced-apart three-dimensional elements;

    a second conducting layer disposed below the substrate, wherein the second conducting layer is in electric contact with the bottom surface of the substrate;

    a first scintillation layer disposed above the first conducting layer and in radiative contact with the first conducting layer; and

    a second scintillation layer disposed below the second conducting layer and in radiative contact with the second conducting layer.

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