Maximum volume ruggedized scintillation package

A scintillation package comprising:

• a scintillation element for receiving radiation and transforming the radiation into light impulses, said element being generally cylindrical, having a circumference and a longitudinal axis, and having non-cylindrical portions extending along said circumference;
• reflective material for reflecting the light impulses, wherein said material surrounds said element;
• elastomeric material for providing shock absorption for said element, said elastomeric material being positioned along said non-cylindrical portions;
• and
• a scintillation shield surrounding said reflective material and said elastomeric material.

A scintillation package comprising:

• a scintillation element for generating light impulses;
• reflective material for reflecting the light impulses, wherein said material surrounds said element;
• a thermally compliant material adapted to allow movement of a portion of said element due to thermal expansion of said element, said compliant material surrounding said reflective material;
• a protective sleeve surrounding said compliant material;
• a scintillation shield surrounding said sleeve;
• and
• springs positioned between said sleeve and said shield.

A scintillation package comprising:

• a scintillation element for generating light impulses;
• reflective material for reflecting the light impulses, wherein said material surrounds said element;
• a force distribution pad surrounding said reflective material;
• a protective sleeve surrounding said force distribution pad;
• and
• a scintillation shield surrounding said sleeve;
• and a plurality of axially extending radial springs between said protective sleeve and said scintillation element, said radial springs extending along a substantial portion of the length of said scintillation element.

A radiation detector assembly comprising:

• a scintillation package including:
• a scintillation element for generating light impulses, said element having an end;
• reflective material for reflecting the light impulses, wherein said material surrounds said element;
• a thermally compliant material adapted to allow movement of a portion of said element due to thermal expansion of said element, said compliant material surrounding said reflective material;
• a protective sleeve surrounding said thermally compliant material;
• a scintillation shield surrounding said element;
• and
• springs positioned between said sleeve and said shield;
• a photomultiplier tube for receiving and quantifying the light impulses from said element, said photomultiplier tube positioned at said end of said element;
• and
• a photomultiplier tube housing surrounding said photomultiplier tube.

A scintillation package comprising:

• a housing;
• a scintillation element for receiving radiation and transforming the radiation into light impulses, said scintillation element being generally cylindrical, having a circumference and a longitudinal axis, said scintillation element received within said housing;
• and
• a plurality of axially extending radial springs positioned between said scintillation element and said housing;
• extending along a substantial portion of the length of said scintillation element.