Radiation detection apparatus and method
CA 2410496 A1 · Owner: Francke, Tom · Inventors: Peskov, Vladimir; Francke, Tom
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The present invention relates to an apparatus (1; 21) for detection of ionizing radiation and to a method for detection by using said apparatus. The apparatus comprises a scintillator (3; 25) adapted to convert incident ionizing radiation (5; 27) into light; a photocathode (7; 31) adapted to release photoelectrons in dependence on said light; an electron avalanche amplifier (9; 35) adapted to avalanche amplify said photoelectrons; and a readout arrangement (11; 36) adapted to detect said avalanche amplified electrons. The electron avalanche amplifier (9; 35) is a gaseous avalanche amplifier including a gas or gas mixture as amplification medium preferably , arranged an array of …
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