Linear-response nanocrystal scintillators and methods of using the same
First Claim
1. A system comprising:
- a nano-scintillator exhibiting a linear or near linear luminescent emission response to stimulating electromagnetic radiation of wavelengths less than 100 nm;
a light sensor configured to sense light emitted from the nano-scintillator; and
a processor comprising;
a data collection module configured to receive calibration data from the light sensor during a calibration mode, and generate a linear response equation from the calibration data; and
a dose or energy determination module configured to convert response information received from the light sensor during normal operation into radiation information using the linear response equation.
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Abstract
Systems and devices incorporating radiation detection, and techniques and materials for improved radiation detection are provided that involve a nano-scintillator exhibiting a linear luminescent emission response to stimulating electromagnetic radiation. The nano-scintillator can include at least one nanocrystal comprising a rare earth element, a lanthanide dopant, and a spectator dopant, wherein the nanocrystal exhibits a linear luminescent emission response to stimulating electromagnetic radiation of wavelengths less than 100 nm. As one example, the nanocrystal is [Y2-x03; Eux, Liy], where x is 0.05 to 0.1 and y is 0.1 to 0.16, and has an average nanoparticle size of 40 to 70 nm. These nanocrystals can be fabricated through a glycine combustion method.
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12 Claims
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1. A system comprising:
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a nano-scintillator exhibiting a linear or near linear luminescent emission response to stimulating electromagnetic radiation of wavelengths less than 100 nm; a light sensor configured to sense light emitted from the nano-scintillator; and
a processor comprising;a data collection module configured to receive calibration data from the light sensor during a calibration mode, and generate a linear response equation from the calibration data; and a dose or energy determination module configured to convert response information received from the light sensor during normal operation into radiation information using the linear response equation. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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