LuAlO/sub 3/:Ce-a high density, high speed scintillator for gamma detection

Light yield temperature dependence of lutetium-based scintillation crystals

“…The design of ClearPET s substantially bases itself on LuYAP [1,2] Interaction (DOI) determination capability [3,4]. This design utilizes a two-layer detector matrix of 8 Â 8 elements and position sensitive PMT, Fig.…”

Synthesis and luminescent properties of nano-scale LuAG:RE3+ (Ce, Eu) phosphors prepared by co-precipitation method

“…In the scintillator family, YAG:Ce 3+ shows excellent properties such as high luminescent efficiency and fast decay times [1,2]. Unfortunately YAG itself is deficient in stopping power due to its low density (E4.5 g/cm 3 ). By replacing the Y 3+ -ion with Lu 3+ -ion, the density is raised more than 50% [3,4].…”

“…Unfortunately YAG itself is deficient in stopping power due to its low density (E4.5 g/cm 3 ). By replacing the Y 3+ -ion with Lu 3+ -ion, the density is raised more than 50% [3,4]. This paper reports the synthesis and luminescent properties of nano-sized LuAG and LuAG:RE 3+ powders prepared by co-precipitation method.…”

Oxygen transport mechanisms in REAlO3 scintillators

“…LuAP is bright and dense but single crystal growth is difficult [2], while YAP is bright and linear, but less dense [3]. However, both of these materials suffer from marked inefficiency [4], which could be improved if the defects responsible for decreased light output and afterglow were removed.…”