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X RAY-TO-INFRARED CONVERSION STRUCTURES FOR ILLUMINATING X RAY DETECTORS WITH INFRARED LIGHT TO IMPROVE PERFORMANCE

  • US 20200132866A1
  • Filed: 10/21/2019
  • Published: 04/30/2020
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/25/2018
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A structure for use in an imaging system, comprising:

  • a first layer comprising a material that is opaque to ultraviolet (UV) and visible light;

    a second layer comprising a material configured to emit UV or visible light upon exposure to ionizing radiation;

    a third layer comprising a material configured to emit infrared (IR) light upon exposure to UV or visible light; and

    a fourth layer comprising a material that is opaque to ultraviolet (UV) and visible light but transparent to IR light.

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