A focused Cerenkov radiation detector for proton beam energy measurements
Focused Cerenkov radiation detection system for measuring beam energy and energy spread of nominal 600-MeV proton beam
Beck, S. M.↗
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Broadband optical radiation detector
A method and apparatus for detecting optical radiation by optically monitoring temperature changes in a microvolume caused by absorption of the optical radiation to be detected is described. More specifically, a thermal lens forming material is provided which has first and second opposite, substantially parallel surfaces. A reflective coating is formed on the first surface, and a radiation absorbing coating is formed on the reflective coating. Chopped, incoming optical radiation to be detected is directed to irradiate a small portion of the radiation absorbing coating. Heat generated in this small area is conducted to the lens forming material through the reflective coating, thereby raising the temperature of a small portion of the lens forming material and causing a thermal lens to be formed therein.
Gupta, A.↗
(Cd,Mg)Te crystals for picosecond-response optical-to-x-ray radiation detectors
We demonstrate a photodetector sensitive to both optical and x-ray picosecond pulses based on our in-house grown cadmium magnesium telluride (Cd,Mg)Te single crystal. Specifically, we developed In-doped Cd0.96Mg0.04Te material and discuss its femtosecond optical photoresponse, as well as the detector performance, such as <100-pA dark current and up to 0.22-mA/W responsivity for 780-nm wavelength optical radiation. The detector exposed to Ti fluorescence (K alpha) x-ray pulses at 4.5 keV, generated by a free-electron laser beam with the central energy of 9.8 keV and <100 fs pulse width, exhibited readout-electronics-limited 200-ps full-width-at-half-maximum photoresponse, demonstrating that it is suitable for coarse timing in free-electron laser x-ray/optical femtosecond pump–probe spectroscopy applications.
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Comparison of Different Mo/Au TES Designs for Radiation Detectors
We report on the fabrication and characterization of Mo/Au-based transition-edge sensors (TES), intended to be used in X-ray detectors. We have performed complete dark characterization using I–V curves, complex impedance and noise measurements at different bath temperatures and biases. Devices with two designs, different sizes and different membranes have been characterized, some of them with a central bismuth absorber. This has allowed extraction of the relevant parameters of the TES, analyses of their standard behavior and evaluation of their prospects.
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Prototypes of self-powered radiation detectors employing intrinsic high-energy current
Purpose: The authors experimentally investigate the effect of direct energy conversion of x-rays via selfpowered Auger- and photocurrent, potentially suitable to practical radiation detection and dosimetry in medical applications. Experimental results are compared to computational predictions. The detector the authors consider is a thin-film multilayer device, composed of alternating disparate electrically conductive and insulating layers. This paper focuses on the experiments while a companion paper introduces the fundamental concepts of high-energy current (HEC) detectors. Methods: The energy of ionizing radiation is directly converted to detector signal via electric current induced by high-energy secondary electrons generated in the detector material by the incident primary radiation. The HEC electrons also ionize the dielectric and the resultant charge carriers are selfcollected due to the contact potential of the disparate electrodes. Thus, an electric current is induced in the conductors in two different ways without the need for externally applied bias voltage or amplification. Thus, generated signal in turn is digitized by a data acquisition system. To determine the fundamental properties of the HEC detector and to demonstrate its feasibility for medical applications, the authors used a planar geometry composed of multilayer microstructures. Various detectors with up to seven conducting layers with different combinations of materials (250 μm Al, 35 μm Cu, 100 μm Pb) and air gaps (100 μm) were exposed to nearly plane-parallel 60–120 kVp x-ray beams. For the experimental design and verification, the authors performed coupled electron–photon radiation transport computations. The detector signal was measured using a commercial data acquisition system with 24 bits dynamic range, 0.4 fC sensitivity, and 0.9 ms sampling time. Results: Measured signals for the prototype detector varied depending on the number of layers, material type, and incident photon energy, and it was in the range of 30–150 nA/cm{sup 2} for unit air kerma (1 Gy), which is viable for practical applications. The experiments had an excellent agreement with the computations. Within the examined range of 60–120 kVp, the energy dependence of the HEC (normalized to the x-ray tube output) was relatively small. Conclusions: Based on the experimental results for 100 ms sampling time, it would be possible to measure the time dependence of x-ray beams for x-ray tube current of 0.1 mA or higher. Significant advantages of the HEC device are that generation of its signal does not require external power supply, it can be made in any size and shape, including flexible curvilinear forms, and it is inexpensive. It remains to be determined, which of the potential applications in medical dosimetry (both in vivo and external), or radiation protection would benefit from such selfpowered detectors.
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De-polarization of a CdZnTe radiation detector by pulsed infrared light
This work is focused on a detailed study of pulsed mode infrared light induced depolarization of CdZnTe detectors operating at high photon fluxes. This depolarizing effect is a result of the decrease of positive space charge that is caused by the trapping of photogenerated holes at a deep level. The reduction in positive space charge is due to the optical transition of electrons from a valence band to the deep level due to additional infrared illumination. In this paper, we present the results of pulse mode infrared depolarization, by which it is possible to keep the detector in the depolarized state during its operation. The demonstrated mechanism represents a promising way to increase the charge collection efficiency of CdZnTe X-ray detectors operating at high photon fluxes.
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Mossbauer spectrometer radiation detector
A Mossbauer spectrometer with high efficiencies in both transmission and backscattering techniques is described. The device contains a sodium iodide crystal for detecting radiation caused by the Mossbauer effect, and two photomultipliers to collect the radiation detected by the crystal. When used in the transmission technique, the sample or scatterer is placed between the incident radiation source and the detector. When used in a backscattering technique, the detector is placed between the incident radiation source and the sample of scatterer such that the incident radiation will pass through a hole in the crystal and strike the sample. Diagrams of the instrument are provided.
Singh, J. J.↗
BLACK RADIATION DETECTOR
Efficiency of conical calorimeter for detecting black body radiation, based on spectral emissivity and reflectance measurements
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The quenching by a magnetic field of enhanced pulses in a silicon radiation detector.
Magnetic field quenching of enhanced pulses produced in silicon nuclear particle detectors upon irradiation by light particles and low energy gamma rays
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Nanostructured LaF{sub 3}:Ce Quantum Dot Nuclear Radiation Detector
Many radioactive isotopes have low energy X-rays and high energy gamma rays of interest for detection. The goal of the work presented was to demonstrate the possibility of measuring both low-energy X-rays and relatively high-energy gamma rays simultaneously using the nano-structured lanthanum bromide, lanthanum fluoride, or cerium bromide. The key accomplishments of the project was the building and acquisition of the LaF3:Ce nanocomposite detectors. Nanocomposite detectors are sensitive to {gamma}’s as well as n’s and X-rays.
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Growth and Characterization of CdTeSe for Room-Temperature Radiation Detector Applications
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Laser-processed three dimensional graphitic electrodes for diamond radiation detectors
We have used an original approach for diamond detectors where three dimensional buried graphitic electrodes are processed in the bulk of a diamond substrate via laser-induced graphitization. Prototype made of polycrystalline chemical vapor deposition diamond was fabricated using a nanosecond UV laser. Its charge collection efficiency was evaluated using α-particles emitted by a 241-Americium source. An improved charge collection efficiency was measured proving that laser micro-machining of diamond is a valid option for the future fabrication of three dimensional diamond detectors.
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WE-DE-201-07: Measurement of Real-Time Dose for Tandem and Ovoid Brachytherapy Procedures Using a High Precision Optical Fiber Radiation Detector
Purpose: Development of a novel on-line dosimetry tool is needed to move toward patient-specific quality assurance measurements for Ir-192 HDR brachytherapy to verify accurate dose delivery to the intended location. This work describes the development and use of a nano-crystalline yttrium oxide inorganic scintillator based optical-fiber detector capable of acquiring real-time high-precision dose measurements during tandem and ovoid (T&O) gynecological (GYN) applicator Ir-192 HDR brachytherapy procedures. Methods: An optical-fiber detector was calibrated by acquiring light output measurements in liquid water at 3, 5, 7, and 9cm radial source-detector-distances from an Ir-192 HDR source. A regression model was fit to the data to describe the relative light output per unit dose (TG-43 derived) as a function of source-detector-distance. Next, the optical-fiber detector was attached to a vaginal balloon fixed to a Varian Fletcher-Suit-Delclos-style applicator (to mimic clinical setup), and localized by acquiring high-resolution computed tomography (CT) images. To compare the physical point dose to the TPS calculated values (TG-43 and Acuros-BV), a phantom measurement was performed, by submerging the T&O applicator in a liquid water bath and delivering a treatment template representative of a clinical T&O procedure. The fiber detector collected scintillation signal as a function of time, and the calibration data was applied to calculate both real-time dose rate, and cumulative dose. Results: Fiber cumulative dose values were 100.0cGy, 94.3cGy, and 348.9cGy from the tandem, left ovoid, and right ovoid dwells, respectively (total of 443.2cGy). A plot of real time dose rate during the treatment was also acquired. The TPS values at the fiber location were 458.4cGy using TG-43, and 437.6cGy using Acuros-BV calculated as Dm,m (per TG-186). Conclusion: The fiber measured dose value agreement was 3% vs TG-43 and −1% vs Acuros-BV. This fiber detector opens up new possibilities for performing patient-specific quality assurance for Ir-192 HDR GYN procedures. Funding from Coulter Foundation, Duke Bio-medical Engineering. Company is being created around the detector technology. Duke holds patents on the technology.
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CdZnTeSe: Recent advances for radiation detector applications
The quest for cost-effective, high performing room temperature semiconductor detector (RTSD) materials for high energy gamma rays has been continuing for more than three decades. The requirements for RTSD materials, however, are more stringent as compared to other applications unrelated to detection of X- and gamma-rays, mainly due to the requirement of thick detectors for sufficient absorption of high-energy electromagnetic radiation and excellent charge-transport properties. The II-VI compound CdZnTe (CZT) with the composition of 10 atomic % Zn (Cd0.9Zn0.1Te) has been the material of choice over the past several years, and it has dominated the commercial market for RTSD materials and detectors. Despite its commercial success as a room temperature radiation detection material, CZT suffers from a lack of compositional homogeneity on both a micro- and macro-scale and the presence of high concentrations of sub-grain boundary (dislocation walls) networks and secondary phases (Te-rich inclusions). This chapter focuses on the presence of performance-limiting defects in CZT that hinder the yield and elevate the cost of high-quality detectors. The presence of such performance-limiting defects has restricted widespread deployment of CZT for a variety of potential applications, particularly for uses of relatively large detectors where the demands on material perfection are significantly greater. In the recent past, replacing some of the tellurium with selenium in the CZT matrix was found to be very effective in drastically reducing the Te-rich secondary phases and dislocation networks, plus
Roy, Utpal N.↗
Radiation detector based on a matrix of crossed wavelength-shifting fibers
A radiation detection system comprising a detection grid of wavelength shifting fibers with a volume of scintillating material at the intersecting points of the fibers. Light detectors, preferably Silicon Photomultipliers, are positioned at the ends of the fibers. The position of radiation is determined from data obtained from the detection grid. The system is easily scalable, customizable, and also suitable for use in soil and underground applications. An alternate embodiment employs a fiber grid sheet or layer which is comprised of multiple fibers secured to one another within the same plane. This embodiment further includes shielding in order to prevent radiation cross-talk within the grid layer.
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CsPbBr3 perovskite single crystals for X- and -radiation detectors
Methods were developed for the synthesis and growth of halide lead perovskites CsPbBr3, which can be used as detectors of optical, X-ray, and -radiation. The growth of single crystals was carried out by the Bridgman method in quartz ampoules using zone-refined starting material. The electro-physical properties of the inorganic perovskite lead cesium tribromide CsPbBr3 were studied. Two types of structures with Cr/CsPbBr3/Ni rectifying and Ni/CsPbBr3/Ni ohmic contacts were fabricated. The resistivity of ( 7×109 Ohmcm), and the activation energy of the dark conductivity (E 0.8 eV) were determined. From the measurements of the optical transmission spectra, the CsPbBr3 energy gap at 300 K was found to be Еg = 2.27 eV. The temperature dependence of the forbidden gap (Eg(T) = 2.4 - 4*10-4 T, eV) was also determined. A significant increase in photosensitivity for the Cr/CsPbBr3/Ni structure was observed at elevated temperatures. The Cr/CsPbBr3/Ni structures were shown to be sensitive to -radiation. The FWHM of the energy resolution for 241Am source was measured to be 15.8 keV.
Sklyarchuk, V.↗
Improved Growth Methods for LaBr3 Scintillation Radiation Detectors
The objective is to develop advanced materials for deployment as high-resolution gamma ray detectors. Both LaBr3 and CeBr3 are advanced scintillation materials, and will be studied in this research. Prototype devices, in collaboration Sandia National Laboratories, will be demonstrated along with recommendations for mass production and deployment. It is anticipated that improved methods of crystal growth will yield larger single crystals of LaBr3 for deployable room-temperature operated gamma radiation spectrometers. The growth methods will be characterized. The LaBr3 and CeBr3 scintillation crystals will be characterized for light yield, spectral resolution, and for hardness.
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Investigation of the Charge Collection Efficiency of CdMnTe Radiation Detectors
This paper presents the growth, fabrication and characterization of indium-doped cadmium manganese telluride (CdMnTe) crystals grown by the vertical Bridgman technique. The 10 x 10 x 1.9 mm{sup 3} samples have been fabricated, and the charge collection properties of the CdMnTe detectors have been measured. Alpha-particle spectroscopy measurements have yielded an average charge collection efficiency approaching 100%. Ion beam induced charge (IBIC) measurements have been performed by raster scanning focused 5.5 MeV {sup 4}He beams onto the detectors. Spatially resolved charge collection efficiency maps have been produced for a range of detector bias voltages. Inhomogeneities in the charge transport of the CdMnTe crystals have been associated with chains of Te inclusions within the detector bulk, and the reduction in charge collection efficiency in their locality has been quantified. It has been shown that the role of Te inclusions in degrading charge collection is reduced with increasing values of bias voltage. IBIC measurements for a range of low biases have highlighted the evolution of the charge collection uniformity across the detectors.
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