公开(公告)号：WO2011063154A2

公开(公告)日：2011-05-26

申请号：PCT/US2010057285

申请日：2010-11-18

Applicant: SAINT GOBAIN CERAMICS

Inventor： KUSNER MICHAEL R ,  TUR CLARISSE

IPC: G01V5/00 ,  G01T1/20

CPC classification number: G01T1/2018

Abstract: A radiation detector can include a scintillating material to produce scintillation light in response to receiving neutrons, gamma radiation, potentially other targeted radiation, or any combination thereof. In a particular embodiment, the detector converts scintillating light to an electrical pulse and analyzes the shape of the electrical pulse to determine whether neutrons, gamma rays, or potentially other targeted radiation are detected. The detector can be configured to distinguish between neutrons and gamma rays. The scintillating material can extend over a length greater than approximately 1.1 meters. In an embodiment, the radiation detector can be used near a passageway to detect radioactive material passing through the passageway. More particularly, the radiation detector can be used to detect the radioactive material within a vehicle passing through the passageway.

Abstract translation: 辐射探测器可以包括闪烁材料以响应于接收中子，伽马辐射，可能的其他目标辐射或其任何组合而产生闪烁光。 在特定实施例中，检测器将闪烁光转换为电脉冲并分析电脉冲的形状以确定是否检测到中子，γ射线或潜在的其他目标辐射。 探测器可以配置为区分中子和伽玛射线。 闪烁材料可以延伸超过大约1.1米的长度。 在一个实施例中，辐射探测器可以在通道附近使用以探测穿过通道的放射性物质。 更特别地，辐射探测器可以用于探测通过通道的车辆内的放射性物质。

公开(公告)号：WO2010144227A2

公开(公告)日：2010-12-16

申请号：PCT/US2010035589

申请日：2010-05-20

Applicant: SAINT GOBAIN CERAMICS

Inventor： MENGE PETER R ,  KUSNER MICHAEL R

IPC: G01T3/06 ,  G01T1/204 ,  G01V5/00

CPC classification number: G01T1/2002 ,  G01T3/06

Abstract: A detection device includes a photon sensor and a scintillator device optically coupled to the photon sensor. The scintillator device includes a scintillator material having a first refractive index, a first refractive material in a first annular space around the scintillator material, and a second refractive material in a second annular space around the first annular space. The first refractive material has a second refractive index. The second refractive index is less than the first refractive index. The second refractive material has a third refractive index. The third refractive index is less than the second refractive index.

Abstract translation: 检测装置包括光子传感器和与光子传感器光耦合的闪烁体装置。 闪烁体装置包括具有第一折射率的闪烁体材料，围绕闪烁体材料的第一环形空间中的第一折射材料和围绕第一环形空间的第二环形空间中的第二折射材料。 第一折射材料具有第二折射率。 第二折射率小于第一折射率。 第二折射材料具有第三折射率。 第三折射率小于第二折射率。

公开(公告)号：WO2013003621A3

公开(公告)日：2013-03-14

申请号：PCT/US2012044697

申请日：2012-06-28

Applicant: SAINT GOBAIN CERAMICS

Inventor： KUSNER MICHAEL R

IPC: G01T1/20 ,  G01V5/02

CPC classification number: G01T1/2002 ,  G01T1/2006 ,  G01T3/06 ,  G02B6/02033 ,  G02B2006/12126 ,  G02B2006/12138

Abstract: An optical fiber can include a polymer and a scintillation quencher. The optical fiber can be a member of a radiation sensor or radiation detecting system. The scintillation quencher can include a UV-absorber or a scintillation resistant material. In one embodiment, the radiation sensor includes a scintillator that is capable of generating a first radiation having a wavelength of at least about 420 nm; and a scintillation quencher is capable of absorbing a second radiation having a wavelength of less than about 420 nm. The optical fiber including a scintillation quencher provides for a method to detect neutrons in a radiation detecting system.

Abstract translation: 光纤可以包括聚合物和闪烁猝灭剂。 光纤可以是辐射传感器或辐射检测系统的成员。 闪烁猝灭剂可以包括紫外线吸收剂或抗闪烁材料。 在一个实施例中，辐射传感器包括能够产生具有至少约420nm波长的第一辐射的闪烁体; 并且闪烁猝灭剂能够吸收波长小于约420nm的第二辐射。 包括闪烁猝灭剂的光纤提供了用于检测辐射检测系统中的中子的方法。

公开(公告)号：WO2011153280A3

公开(公告)日：2012-04-05

申请号：PCT/US2011038816

申请日：2011-06-01

Applicant: SAINT GOBAIN CERAMICS

Inventor： KUSNER MICHAEL R

IPC: G01T1/20 ,  A61B6/00

CPC classification number: G01T1/20 ,  G01T1/2008 ,  G01T3/06

Abstract: A radiation sensor can include a first layer and a second layer. The first layer can include a first scintillation material to produce first light in response to receiving a first targeted radiation, and the second layer can include a second scintillation material to produce second light in response to receiving a second targeted radiation. The first scintillation material can be different from the second scintillation material, and the first targeted radiation can be different from the second targeted radiation. The first layer can be configured to receive and transmit the second light. In an embodiment, the radiation sensor can be part of a radiation detection system that includes a photosensor that can produce an electronic pulse in response to the first and second lights. A method of detecting radiation can include using the radiation detection system to distinguish different radiations by differences in pulse shape.

Abstract translation: 辐射传感器可以包括第一层和第二层。 第一层可以包括第一闪烁材料以响应于接收第一目标辐射而产生第一光，并且第二层可以包括第二闪烁材料以响应于接收第二目标辐射而产生第二光。 第一闪烁材料可以不同于第二闪烁材料，并且第一目标辐射可以不同于第二目标辐射。 第一层可以被配置为接收和发送第二个光。 在一个实施例中，辐射传感器可以是辐射检测系统的一部分，其包括能够响应于第一和第二光产生电子脉冲的光电传感器。 检测辐射的方法可以包括使用辐射检测系统通过脉冲形状的差异来区分不同的辐射。

公开(公告)号：WO2011044266A3

公开(公告)日：2011-09-29

申请号：PCT/US2010051671

申请日：2010-10-06

Applicant: SAINT GOBAIN CERAMICS

Inventor： KUSNER MICHAEL R ,  MAYHUGH MICHAEL R

IPC: G01T1/20 ,  G01T3/06

CPC classification number: G01T1/2008

Abstract: A radiation detection system can include a first material to produce a first light in response to receiving a target radiation. The radiation detection system can also include a second material to propagate a second light to a first end of the second material and to a second end of the second material, in response to receiving the first light. The radiation detection system can also include a reflector coupled to the first end of the second material. In an embodiment, the reflector can reflect the second light, so that the reflected second light can be received by a photosensor coupled to a second end of the second material.

Abstract translation: 辐射检测系统可以包括响应于接收目标辐射而产生第一光的第一材料。 辐射检测系统还可以包括第二材料，以响应于接收第一光而将第二光传播到第二材料的第一端和第二材料的第二端。 辐射探测系统还可以包括耦合到第二材料的第一端的反射器。 在一个实施例中，反射器可以反射第二光，使得反射的第二光可以被耦合到第二材料的第二端的光传感器接收。