Scintillation Crystals

About Scintillation Crystals

These materials are generally employed as detectors for radiation and particles, and in the exploration of new energy resources and gas reserves. CRT computer monitors and television sets are also applications of scintillation crystals.

The scintillator materials from Stanford Advanced Materials are utilised in the fields of medicine, geophysics, security, industry and physics. The products include CdWO4, YAG (Ce), YAP (Ce), BGO, CsI (Tl), CdWO4 and LYSO (Ce), among others.

The ideal scintillator should be dense, bright and quick.

Dense means a high density and a high atomic number ≳ 5 ^g/cm3, which increases the probability of a gamma‐ray interaction. Consequently, a denser scintillator is more efficient at stopping gamma rays.

Bright indicates that more visible light is produced per unit of absorbed energy ≳ 30 000 ph/MeV. This increase in photon production raises the signal level and reduces the statistical uncertainty regarding the position and energy. Consequently, it is easier to determine the location within the scintillator where the gamma radiation is absorbed.

Quick means that the scintillator produces the visible light in a short pulse of ≲ 100 ns. This enables faster data acquisition and reduces the positional statistical uncertainty.

Scintillation Crystal Categories:

NaI(Tl)-Scintillation Crystals: Examine the performance of sodium iodide (NaI(Tl)) scintillation crystals, a widely used material in gamma spectrometry. These crystals provide high energy resolution and efficient photon detection, which are essential in nuclear medicine and environmental monitoring.

CsI(Tl)-Scintillation Crystals: Consider the capabilities of caesium iodide (CsI(Tl)) scintillation crystals, which offer a high light yield and excellent energy resolution. These crystals are employed in computed tomography (CT), safety inspections and particle physics experiments.

LYSO Scintillation Crystals: Investigate the application of lutetium–yttrium oxyorthosilicate (LYSO) scintillation crystals, which are valued for their precise energy resolution and rapid decay time. LYSO crystals are utilised in positron emission tomography (PET) and high-energy physics experiments.

Advantages of Our Scintillation Crystals:

High Sensitivity: Our scintillation crystals convert radiation efficiently into detectable light, thereby ensuring measurements that are both accurate and sensitive.

Energy Resolution: With a precise energy resolution, our crystals enable the differentiation of various radiation energies, thereby enhancing the precision of acquired data.

Fast Response: The rapid decay times of the scintillation light pulses allow for real-time measurements, which is important in dynamic applications.

Reliability: Our scintillation crystals are manufactured to strict standards, thereby ensuring consistent performance and longevity.

Versatility: From medical imaging to particle physics, our scintillation crystals are applied in a variety of scientific and industrial fields.

Technical Expertise: Our team of experts offers guidance in selecting the appropriate scintillation crystal for your specific application.

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