Large volume flow-through scintillating detector
AssigneeThe Regents of the University of California
InventorsRuss E. Gritzo, Malcolm M. Fowler
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Abstract
A large volume flow through radiation detector for use in large air flow situations such as incinerator stacks or building air systems comprises a plurality of flat plates made of a scintillating material arranged parallel to the air flow. Each scintillating plate has a light guide attached which transfers light generated inside the scintillating plate to an associated photomultiplier tube. The output of the photomultiplier tubes are connected to electronics which can record any radiation and provide an alarm if appropriate for the application.
Claims8
A large volume flow through radiation detector comprising:
- a plurality of spaced apart plates comprising a scintillating material;
- a plurality of photomultiplier tubes, two or more of said plurality of photomultiplier tubes associated with each of said plurality of flat plates;
- a plurality of light guide means connected between said plurality of flat plates and said plurality of photomultiplier tubes for conducting light generated in said flat plates due to said radiation entering said plurality of flat plates to said plurality of photomultiplier tubes.
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