Abstract:
Systems that can overcome the limitations of current blood flow measurement systems and systems that can track in 3D the explosively driven fragments traveling at 1,000 m/s or faster, will provide temporal resolution of 1 μs, spatial resolution of 50 μm to 1 mm (or finer based on geometry), and allow imaging over at least 122×122 cm2 area are disclosed hereinbelow. These systems use a double-pulsed X-ray generator.
Abstract:
Disclosed embodiments are related to a method of forming an elpasolite scintillator. In one nonlimiting embodiment, a method of forming an elpasolite scinitillator may comprise forming an elpasolite crystal from a nonstoichiometric melt.
Abstract:
Embodiments of composite scintillators which may include a scintillator material encapsulated in a plastic matrix material and their methods of use are described.
Abstract:
A dual-mode, hand-held, digital probe, designed to rapidly localize tissues of interest through gamma detection, and provide high-resolution, real-time images of the suspect area by sensing beta radiation is presented. A position-sensitive solid-state photomultiplier is optically bonded with a hybrid scintillator including a thin Crystalline Microcolumnar Structure (CMS) CsI:T1 scintillator, vapor-deposited directly onto a monolithic (polycrystalline) LYSO scintillator.
Abstract:
A detector for detecting radiation is generally described. The detector can comprise at least one ionic semiconductor material. For example, the ionic semiconductor material comprises a thallium halide and/or an indium halide. Electrical contacts are formed on the semiconductor material to provide a voltage to the detector during use. At least one of the electrical contacts may comprise a liquid that contains ions. In some instances, at least one electrical contact comprises a metal, such as Cr, Ti, W, Mo, or Pb. In some embodiments, the detector comprises both an electrical contact comprising liquid comprising ions and an electrical contact comprising a metal selected from a group consisting of Cr, Ti, W, Mo, and Pb. Detectors for detecting radiation, as described herein, may have beneficial properties.
Abstract:
Compositions, methods, and systems related to plastic scintillating materials based on a polymer including an aromatic ring structure combined with an oxazole and a cross-linker are disclosed. The disclosed plastic scintillator materials may advantageously provide gamma-neutron pulse shape discrimination capabilities.
Abstract:
Systems, devices and methods for monitoring hemodynamics are described. The systems and methods generally involve directing light toward an area of the body and detecting the resulting scattered light. The scattered light is detected and an electrical signal representative of the scattered light intensity is generated from the detected light. The electrical signal is analyzed by measuring temporal fluctuations of such signals to monitor pathological states over time including hemorrhagic shock, hypoxia, and tissue graft vascularization. Such monitoring can have significant benefits to patients.
Abstract:
Scintillator compositions comprising lithium, an alkaline earth metal, a halide, and optionally a dopant, and related systems and methods for detecting radiation are disclosed.