公开(公告)号：US20140264040A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13798179

申请日：2013-03-13

Applicant: VEGA AMERICAS, INC.

Inventor： Bonaventure Cahill ,  Thomas Niinemets

IPC: G01N23/08 ,  G01T1/20 ,  G01T1/202

CPC classification number: G01T1/201 ,  G01F23/288 ,  G01F23/2885 ,  G01T1/2006 ,  G01T1/202

Abstract: A nuclear level sensing gauge for measuring the level of product in a bin utilizes a plurality of scintillators arranged in a serial fashion. A source of nuclear radiation is positioned adjacent the bin, and the scintillators, which may be bundles of one or more scintillating fibers or scintillating crystals, are positioned in a serial fashion adjacent the bin opposite the source of nuclear radiation, such that nuclear radiation passing through the bin impinges upon the bundles. Light guides carry photons emitted by the scintillators—which are indicative of radiation passing through the bin—to a common photomultiplier tube. The tube is connected to electronics which convert counts of photons from the PMT into a measure of the level of radiation-absorbing product in the bin.

Abstract translation: 用于测量箱中产品水平的核级传感计使用以串联方式布置的多个闪烁体。 核辐射源位于垃圾箱附近，并且闪烁体（其可以是一个或多个闪烁纤维或闪烁晶体的束）以与核辐射源相对的箱体的连续方式定位，使得核辐射通过 通过垃圾桶撞击束。 导光板将由闪烁体发射的光子（这些光子指示通过容器的辐射）传送到公共的光电倍增管。 管连接到电子设备，其将来自PMT的光子计数转换成容器中的辐射吸收产品的水平的量度。

公开(公告)号：US08401621B2

公开(公告)日：2013-03-19

申请号：US12300175

申请日：2006-05-11

Applicant: Stefano Buono ,  Iris Desforges ,  Eugène Grigoriev ,  Roberto Rocca

Inventor： Stefano Buono ,  Iris Desforges ,  Eugène Grigoriev ,  Roberto Rocca

IPC: A61B6/00

CPC classification number: G01T1/161 ,  A61B6/4258 ,  A61B6/508 ,  G01T1/201

Abstract: A method of detecting and/or analyzing a radioactive source emitting charged or neutral particles in a biological tissue, consisting essentially in using scintillating fibers having particular ratios of length or diameter to range of the particles emitted by the source; scanning the surface of the material with the detection rod; collecting by means of a SiPM, the scintillation light output generated by the particles having interacted with the scintillating fibers and emitted at the outlet end; optionally selecting signals corresponding to the particles entering the scintillating fibers in a substantially axial direction, that eliminates the particles from certain angles between the axis of the scintillating fiber and the direction of the particles entering the scintillating fiber, correlating the scintillation light output and the selected signals to the presence of a source of radiation located in the material to be analyzed; and optionally communicating these data to the user.

Abstract translation: 一种检测和/或分析在生物组织中发射带电或中性粒子的放射源的方法，其基本上使用具有特定比例的长度或直径与由源发射的颗粒的范围的闪烁纤维; 用检测杆扫描材料的​​表面; 通过SiPM收集由颗粒产生的与闪烁纤维相互作用并在出口端发射的闪烁光输出; 可选地选择对应于基本轴向进入闪烁纤维的颗粒的信号，其从闪烁纤维的轴线与进入闪烁纤维的颗粒的方向之间的特定角度消除颗粒，使闪烁光输出与所选择的 信号表示位于待分析材料中的辐射源的存在; 并且可选地将这些数据传送给用户。

公开(公告)号：US20120292519A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-22

申请号：US13474178

申请日：2012-05-17

Applicant: John M. Frank ,  Eric E. Mattmann

Inventor： John M. Frank ,  Eric E. Mattmann

IPC: G01T1/20 ,  B05D5/06

CPC classification number: G01T1/201 ,  G01T1/1644 ,  G01T1/2018 ,  G01T3/06

Abstract: A radiation detection apparatus can include a radiation sensor having a corresponding radiation sensing region, and a photosensor that is optically couple to the radiation sensor. The radiation sensing region can include optical fibers. In an embodiment, some or all of the optical fibers can be coated. The coating can include a phosphorescent material. In an embodiment, the optical fibers can be arranged in a manner such that optical substrates have substantially no bends.

Abstract translation: 放射线检测装置可以包括具有对应的辐射感测区域的辐射传感器和光学耦合到辐射传感器的光电传感器。 辐射感测区域可以包括光纤。 在一个实施例中，可以涂覆一些或全部光纤。 涂层可以包括磷光材料。 在一个实施例中，光纤可以以这样的方式布置，使得光学基板实际上没有弯曲。

公开(公告)号：US08089048B2

公开(公告)日：2012-01-03

申请号：US12625292

申请日：2009-11-24

Applicant: William M. Schmitt ,  Juha-Pekka J. Laine ,  Peter Miraglia

Inventor： William M. Schmitt ,  Juha-Pekka J. Laine ,  Peter Miraglia

IPC: G01T1/20

CPC classification number: G01T3/06 ,  G01T1/201

Abstract: A fiber-optic scintillator radiation detector includes a multitude of optical fibers that each include an optical core. The optical cores are spaced apart from one another by an interposer material. In various embodiments, the interposer material has an average atomic number less than 13 and a density greater than 1.3 g/cm3.

Abstract translation: 光纤闪烁体辐射检测器包括多个光纤，每个光纤包括光学核心。 光芯通过插入物材料彼此间隔开。 在各种实施方案中，插入材料的平均原子序数小于13，密度大于1.3g / cm 3。

公开(公告)号：US20080210875A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-04

申请号：US11837454

申请日：2007-08-10

Applicant: Munther M. HINDI ,  Lee M. Klynn ,  Howard P. Demroff

Inventor： Munther M. HINDI ,  Lee M. Klynn ,  Howard P. Demroff

IPC: G01T1/20 ,  G01T1/24

CPC classification number: G01T1/1642 ,  G01T1/201

Abstract: A gamma vector camera is described for detecting and determining the energy spectrum of a gamma ray source and the direction to the gamma ray source. The gamma vector camera includes a detection system that records a track of a recoil electron produced by a Compton-scattering of an incident gamma ray emitted by the gamma ray source. A processor is configured to determine the energy and the direction of the recoil electron based on the track of the recoil electron recorded by the detection system, and to determine the energy spectrum of the gamma ray source and the direction to the gamma ray source based on the determined energies and directions of a plurality of recoil electrons produced by the Compton-scatterings of a respective plurality of incident gamma rays.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于检测和确定伽马射线源的能谱和伽马射线源的方向的伽马矢量相机。 伽马矢量相机包括检测系统，其记录由伽马射线源发射的入射伽马射线的康普顿散射产生的反冲电子的轨迹。 处理器被配置为基于由检测系统记录的反冲电子的轨迹来确定反冲电子的能量和方向，并且基于以下方式确定伽马射线源的能谱和伽马射线源的方向： 通过相应的多个入射伽马射线的康普顿散射产生的多个反冲电子的确定的能量和方向。

公开(公告)号：US07321121B2

公开(公告)日：2008-01-22

申请号：US11195726

申请日：2005-08-03

Applicant: Louis Richard Testardi

Inventor： Louis Richard Testardi

IPC: G01T1/20

CPC classification number: G01T1/161 ,  G01T1/201 ,  G01T7/00

Abstract: A radiation detection device, system, and method for use in homeland security is disclosed. The device is portable and includes a photomultiplier tube (PMT) connected to an end of a substantially rigid thin-walled aluminum tube. Inside the aluminum tube, a substantially straight scintillating fiber is disposed (so as to be shielded from ambient light), and an end of the scintillating fiber is optically coupled to the PMT. A voltage output signal from the PMT is signal-processed with a filter to remove high-frequency noise (which may arise from solar radiation spikes) and fed to a voltage-responsive alarm or signalling device. The portable device is employed, for example, by responders to nuclear incidents and is packaged as a small wearable hands-free and eyes-free unit with a continuous in-use self-testing feature.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于国土安全的辐射检测装置，系统和方法。 该装置是便携式的，并且包括连接到基本刚性的薄壁铝管的端部的光电倍增管（PMT）。 在铝管内部，设置基本上直的闪烁纤维（以防环境光），闪烁光纤的一端光耦合到PMT。 来自PMT的电压输出信号用滤波器进行信号处理，以去除高频噪声（可能由太阳辐射尖峰引起）并馈送到电压响应报警或信号装置。 便携式设备例如由核事故响应者使用，并被包装为具有连续使用自我测试功能的小型可穿戴式免提和无眼睛单元。

公开(公告)号：US07282713B2

公开(公告)日：2007-10-16

申请号：US10865213

申请日：2004-06-10

Applicant: Haochuan Jiang ,  David Michael Hoffman

Inventor： Haochuan Jiang ,  David Michael Hoffman

IPC: G01T1/20 ,  G01T1/24 ,  C09K11/02 ,  C09K11/08 ,  C09K11/77

CPC classification number: G01T1/2023 ,  C03B19/06 ,  C03B37/025 ,  C03C3/068 ,  C03C3/072 ,  C03C10/00 ,  C03C12/00 ,  C03C13/00 ,  C03C14/002 ,  C03C2214/02 ,  C09K11/02 ,  C09K11/7774 ,  G01T1/201 ,  Y02P40/57

Abstract: A composition including at least one of a glass composition and a glass ceramic composition, the composition includes a plurality of scintillator crystals.

Abstract translation: 包含玻璃组合物和玻璃陶瓷组合物中的至少一种的组合物，所述组合物包括多个闪烁体晶体。

公开(公告)号：US07276705B2

公开(公告)日：2007-10-02

申请号：US10902286

申请日：2004-07-30

Applicant: Juergen Leppert

Inventor： Juergen Leppert

IPC: G01T1/20

CPC classification number: G01T1/201 ,  C04B35/62231 ,  C04B35/62272 ,  C04B2235/5264 ,  C04B2235/658

Abstract: A luminescent body is for an X-ray detector, in particular for an X-ray computer tomograph. It contains a ceramic of the general composition (M1-xLnx)2O2S, M being at least one element selected from the group: Y, La, Sc, Lu and/or Gd, and Ln being at least one element selected from the group: Eu, Ce, Pr, Tb, Yb, Dy, Sm and/or Ho. In order to improve the spatial resolution of the luminescent body, the ceramic is used in the form of fibers, which are connected in a parallel alignment to constitute a fiber plate.

Abstract translation: 发光体用于X射线检测器，特别是用于X射线计算机断层摄影机。 它包含一般组合物的陶瓷（M 1-x N 2 O 2 S 2 M，S M 是选自Y，La，Sc，Lu和/或Gd中的至少一种元素，Ln是选自Eu，Ce，Pr，Tb，Yb，Dy，Sm中的至少一种元素和/或 何 为了提高发光体的空间分辨率，陶瓷以纤维的形式使用，其以平行取向连接以构成纤维板。

公开(公告)号：US07247855B2

公开(公告)日：2007-07-24

申请号：US10795363

申请日：2004-03-09

Applicant: Raymond M. Castellane ,  Bartley P. Durst ,  Falih H. Ahmad

Inventor： Raymond M. Castellane ,  Bartley P. Durst ,  Falih H. Ahmad

IPC: G01T1/167

CPC classification number: G01T1/201

Abstract: A portable nuclear material detector generally includes a scintillating fiber radiation sensor, a light detector, a conditioning circuit, a frequency shift keying (FSK) circuit, a fast Fourier transform (FFT) circuit, an electronic controller, an amplitude spectral addition circuit, and an output device. A high voltage direct current (HVDC) source is provided to excite the light detector, while a separate power supply may be provided to power the remaining components. Portability is facilitated by locating the components of the detector within a handheld-sized housing. When bombarded by gamma particles, the radiation sensor emits light, which is detected by the light detector and converted into electrical signals. These electrical signals are then conditioned and converted to spectral lines. The frequency of a give spectral line is associated with a particular radioactive isotope, while the cumulative amplitude of all spectral lines having a common frequency is indicative of the strength and location of the isotope. All or part of this information (identity, strength, direction, and distance) may be provided on the output device.

Abstract translation: 便携式核材料检测器通常包括闪烁光纤辐射传感器，光检测器，调理电路，频移键控（FSK）电路，快速傅里叶变换（FFT）电路，电子控制器，振幅谱加法电路和 输出设备。 提供高压直流（HVDC）源以激发光检测器，同时可以提供单独的电源来为其余部件供电。 通过将检测器的组件定位在手持式大小的壳体内，便于便携性。 当被γ粒子轰击时，辐射传感器发出光，该光被光检测器检测并转换成电信号。 然后将这些电信号调节并转换成谱线。 给出谱线的频率与特定的放射性同位素相关，而具有共同频率的所有谱线的累积幅度表示同位素的强度和位置。 可以在输出设备上提供所有或部分信息（身份，强度，方向和距离）。

公开(公告)号：US07064333B2

公开(公告)日：2006-06-20

申请号：US10877979

申请日：2004-06-29

Applicant: Tatsuo Torii

Inventor： Tatsuo Torii

IPC: G01T1/20

CPC classification number: G01T1/201

Abstract: An apparatus which is capable of detecting the incident direction of a radiation incident from afar and which is made to be small in size and light in weight is provided. The apparatus comprises a radiation detection system 12 having a scintillating optical fiber 10 converting an incident radiation into a light signal, light receiving elements 14a, 14b respectively connected to both ends of said scintillating optical fiber and converting the light signals propagating in two directions along said scintillating optical fiber into electric signals, and a radiation analysis system 16 deriving the incident position of the radiation on the basis of the difference between the arrival times of the electric signals from said light receiving elements. The scintillating optical fiber is arranged in a state of being curved in a circular arc shape, and a large number of flat collimators 18 are arranged on the outer periphery of the scintillating optical fiber in a radial pattern at nearly even intervals.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种能够检测远方入射的辐射的入射方向并使其尺寸小且重量轻的装置。 该装置包括具有将入射辐射转换为光信号的闪烁光纤10的辐射检测系统12，分别连接到所述闪烁光纤的两端的光接收元件14a，14b，并且转换沿两个方向传播的光信号 沿着所述闪烁光纤转换成电信号，以及辐射分析系统16，其基于来自所述光接收元件的电信号的到达时间之间的差异导出辐射的入射位置。 闪烁光纤被配置成呈圆弧状弯曲的状态，并且在闪烁光纤的外周以几乎均匀的间隔以径向图案布置有大量的平坦准直器18。