A new fast and large area neutron detector using a novel image plate readout technique.
At Agfa Medical Imaging Systems, a new type of image plate scanner is being developed. Instead of scanning the irradiated image plate with a single laser and reading the luminescence information with a single light collector and photomultiplier, the new system employs a whole line of laser diodes and a set of CCD line sensors. This technique allows for virtually unlimited detection areas and a very fast readout.
Schillinger
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Physik-Department E21, Technische Universität München, FRM-II, Lichtenbergstr. 1, D-85747 Garching, Germany. burkhard.schillinger@frm2.tum.de
Baumann
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J
Gebele
H
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Schaetzing
R
R
Schaller
H
H
Schuster
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M
D003952:Diagnostic Imaging / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D004867:Equipment Design; D019544:Equipment Failure Analysis; D007089:Image Enhancement / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D009502:Neutrons; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D011874:Radiometry / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D014159:Transducers