Microfabricated scintillation detector

摘要

The present invention discloses a microfabricated scintillation detector, comprising a channel structure (26) for containing a liquid scintillator material therein and flowing said liquid scintillator material therethrough. The channel structure (26) comprises first and second sets (30, 36) of adjacent channel portions (32, 38) arranged in first and second layers (34, 40) and in fluid communication with each other. The second set (36) of adjacent channel portions (38) is directed at right angles with respect to the first set (30) of adjacent channel portions (32). The first and second layers (34, 40) are stacked on top of each other with a separation layer (42) in between, integrally connecting said first and second layers (34, 40). The channel structure (26) simultaneously forms a light guiding structure for guiding scintillation light (52) towards a longitudinal end of the corresponding channel portion (32, 38). The scintillation detector (24) further comprises a plurality of photo detectors (54), arranged such as to receive said scintillation light (50).

主权项

1. A microfabricated scintillation detector, comprising
a channel structure for containing a liquid scintillator material therein and flowing said liquid scintillator material therethrough, said channel structure comprising a first set of adjacent channel portions arranged in a first layer and in fluid communication with each other, and a second set of adjacent channel portions arranged in a second layer and in fluid communication with each other, said second set of adjacent channel portions being directed transversely with respect to the first set of adjacent channel portions, wherein said first and second layers are stacked on top of each other with a separation layer in between, said separation layer integrally connecting said first and second layers, wherein the channel structure simultaneously forms a light guiding structure for guiding scintillation light generated upon interaction of radiation with said liquid scintillator material in said adjacent channel portions towards a longitudinal end of the corresponding channel portion, said scintillation detector further comprising a plurality of photo detectors, arranged to receive said scintillation light.