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SCINTILLATOR CRYSTALS, METHOD FOR MAKING SAME, USE THEREOF

  • US 20070210256A1
  • Filed: 05/14/2007
  • Published: 09/13/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/17/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of detecting radiation, comprising the steps of:

  • receiving said radiation with an inorganic scintillating material comprising M1−

    x
    CexCl3 where M is chosen from the elements or the mixtures of elements of the group of the lanthanides and Y and where x is the molar level of substitution of M by cerium, where x is greater than or equal to 1 mol % and less than 100 mol %;

    emitting light with said inorganic scintillating material in response to said step of receiving said radiation, wherein said emitted light has a fast scintillation component having an emission intensity of at least 4000 photons per MeV; and

    detecting said light with a photodetector.

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