APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD REGARDING BOREHOLE MUON DETECTOR FOR MUON RADIOGRAPHY AND TOMOGRAPHY

    公开(公告)号:US20240345279A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-10-17

    申请号:US18643944

    申请日:2024-04-23

    Abstract: A borehole muon detector comprises a sensor housed in a housing, the sensor including: a plurality of photodetector elements; at least one printed circuit board in electrical communication with the plurality of photodetectors and including an integrated electronic circuit for tracking time; a first helical bundle of scintillator fibers; and an oppositely wound helical bundle of scintillator fibers. Each scintillator fiber of each bundle is optically connected to a photodetector. The sensor comprises a plurality of scintillator bars, each comprising an optical fiber extending from a first end to a second end, and vertically disposed in the bore defined by the helical bundles of fibers. Each optical fiber of each scintillator bar is optically connected to a photodetector element.

    Apparatus, system and method regarding borehole muon detector for muon radiography and tomography

    公开(公告)号:US11994645B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-05-28

    申请号:US17614478

    申请日:2020-05-26

    Abstract: A borehole muon detector for detecting and characterizing a geographic region of interest is provided, the borehole muon detector comprising a housing and sensor, which is housed in the housing, the sensor including: a plurality of photodetector elements; at least one printed circuit board in electrical communication with the plurality of photodetectors and including an integrated electronic circuit for tracking time; a first helical bundle of scintillator fibers; an oppositely wound helical bundle of scintillator fibers, the oppositely wound helical bundle, the first helical bundle and the opposite helical bundle defining an outer cylinder, which includes a first end and a second end and a bore therebetween, each scintillator fiber of each bundle directly optically connected to a photodetector element at least at one end and indirectly optically connected to the photodetector element at no more than one end; and a plurality of scintillator bars, each comprising a first end, a second end and an optical fiber extending from the first end to the second end, the plurality of scintillator bars vertically disposed in the bore of the outer cylinder, each optical fiber of the scintillator bar optically directly connected to a photodetector element at least at one end and indirectly optically connected to the photodetector at no more than one end.

    RADIATION DETECTOR BASED ON A MATRIX OF CROSSED WAVELENGTH-SHIFTING FIBERS
    288.
    发明申请
    RADIATION DETECTOR BASED ON A MATRIX OF CROSSED WAVELENGTH-SHIFTING FIBERS 有权
    基于横波变换光纤的辐射探测器

    公开(公告)号:US20170059719A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-03-02

    申请号:US15008499

    申请日:2016-01-28

    CPC classification number: G01T1/201 G01T1/20 G01T1/2018 G01T5/08

    Abstract: 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.

    Abstract translation: 一种辐射检测系统,包括在纤维的交叉点处具有一定体积的闪烁材料的波长偏移光纤的检测网格。 光检测器,优选硅光电倍增管,位于纤维的端部。 根据从检测网格获得的数据确定辐射位置。 该系统易于扩展,可定制,也适用于土壤和地下应用。 一个替代实施例采用纤维格栅片或层,该纤维网格片或层由在同一平面内彼此固定的多个纤维组成。 该实施例还包括屏蔽以防止网格层内的辐射串扰。

    WAVE GUIDING ELEMENT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE
    289.
    发明申请
    WAVE GUIDING ELEMENT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE 审中-公开
    波导元件及其制造方法

    公开(公告)号:US20170016996A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-01-19

    申请号:US15213022

    申请日:2016-07-18

    Applicant: Incom, Inc.

    Abstract: A wave guide face plate for transmitting an image formed in a scintillating material included as part of a transmitting medium is disclosed. The transmitting medium includes a random distribution of different refractive index regions in two orthogonal dimensions, and an essentially consistent refractive index in a third orthogonal dimension. The third orthogonal direction is aligned with a transmission axis of the wave transmitter extending from an input location to a wave detector location. The transmission efficiency of the wave guide faceplate is improved in situations where the entry angle of the input radiation is different from the axis of the wave transmitter as compared to conventional faceplates.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于传输形成在作为传输介质的一部分的闪烁材料中形成的图像的波导面板。 发送介质包括两个正交尺寸的不同折射率区域的随机分布,以及在第三正交维度中基本一致的折射率。 第三正交方向与从输入位置延伸到波检测器位置的波发射器的透射轴对准。 与常规面板相比,输入辐射的入射角与波发射器的轴不同的情况下,波导面板的传输效率得到改善。

    SOLID STATE PHOTOMULTIPLIER
    290.
    发明申请
    SOLID STATE PHOTOMULTIPLIER 有权
    固态摄影机

    公开(公告)号:US20160356899A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-12-08

    申请号:US15174122

    申请日:2016-06-06

    Abstract: Embodiments of a solid state photomultiplier are provided herein. In some embodiments, a solid state photomultiplier may include a microcell configured to generate an analog signal when exposed to optical photons, a quench resistor electrically coupled to the microcell in series; and a first switch disposed between the quench resistor and an output of the solid state photomultiplier, the first switch electrically coupled to the microcell via the quench resistor and configured to selectively couple the microcell to the output.

    Abstract translation: 本文提供了固态光电倍增管的实施例。 在一些实施例中,固态光电倍增管可以包括配置成当暴露于光学光子时产生模拟信号的微单元,与微电池串联电耦合的骤冷电阻器; 以及设置在所述淬火电阻器和所述固态光电倍增管的输出端之间的第一开关,所述第一开关经由所述骤冷电阻器电耦合到所述微电池并且被配置为选择性地将所述微电池耦合到所述输出端。

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