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Scintillators
Patented terbium-activated glasses converting high-energy radiation into visible light.
Collimated Holes holds five patents on terbium-activated luminescent glasses. From these glasses we manufacture bulk (non-fiber) and fiber optic scintillating structures that convert non-visible, high-energy radiation into visible green light. Scintillating Fiber Optic Faceplates are commonly used as X-ray conversion screens for industrial inspection. Emission peaks near 555 nm and 565 nm, with a decay time of 2 ms to the 40% value. Mirror coatings on the input face can roughly double light output.
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Radiation conversion
Terbium-activated glass converts X-rays and high-energy radiation into green visible light.
Features
- Five patents on terbium-activated luminescent glass
- Fiber Optic Scintillators and Bulk Scintillators
- Hybrid scintillator constructions
- Emission peaks at 555 nm and 565 nm
- Optional input-side mirror coating for higher output
- X-ray conversion screens for industrial inspection
Applications
- Industrial X-ray inspection
- Nondestructive testing
- Scientific imaging detectors
- Hybrid phosphor and fiber optic screens
- High-energy radiation visualization
- OEM detector subsystem manufacturing
Specifications
| Glass family | Terbium-activated scintillating glass |
|---|---|
| Emission peaks | 555 nm and 565 nm |
| Decay time | 2 ms to 40% value |
| Formats | Fiber optic, bulk, and hybrid |
| Patents | Five patents on luminescent glass formulations |
Fiber Optic Scintillators
X-rays and other high-energy radiation enter the scintillating glass and stimulate green photon emission. Photons that satisfy total internal reflection are guided along each fiber, delivering spatially resolved conversion at the output face.
Bulk Scintillators
Bulk (non-fiber) plates of patented scintillating glass provide area conversion without fiber structure—useful when spatial remapping is handled elsewhere or when maximum light collection geometry differs.
Hybrid Scintillators
Hybrid designs combine commercial phosphor screens with high-resolution scintillating Fiber Optic Faceplates for tailored absorption, resolution, and afterglow trade-offs—documented in published SPIE work featuring Collimated Holes structures.
Patent-backed scintillating glass
- Five patents on terbium-activated luminescent glasses
- Scintillating fibers and Fiber Optic Faceplates for high-energy imaging
- Bulk scintillating plates for X-ray detection
- Formulations kept in stock to shorten engineering lead times
Frequently asked
What scintillator patents does Collimated Holes hold?
Collimated Holes holds five patents on terbium-activated luminescent glasses used in scintillating fibers, Fiber Optic Faceplates, and bulk plates for high-energy imaging.
What are the emission characteristics?
The scintillating glass formulation has emission peaks at approximately 555 nm and 565 nm, with a decay time of 2 ms to the 40% value.