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Method and material for the detection of ionizing radiation

  • US 5,712,166 A
  • Filed: 05/28/1996
  • Issued: 01/27/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/10/1993
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of detecting ionizing radiation, the method comprising the steps of providing a fluorescent organic sensor material in the location where detecting is required, the fluorescent organic sensor material having a molecular structure comprising at least one pair of fluorophore units, the fluorophore units being held together by a spacer unit such that they are capable of interacting to produce a distinct fluorescence spectrum different from those of the individual fluorophore units, said distinct spectrum being responsive to said ionizing radiation;

  • exposing said fluorescent organic sensor material to said radiation; and

    determining any change in the fluorescence spectrum of said fluorescent organic sensor material after said exposure.

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