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ENEA Technology
RADIATION DETECTORS BASED ON LUMINESCENCE OF LITHIUM FLUORIDE THIN FILMS
Technology Readiness Level (TRL)
3
Innovations and Benefits
- Sensitivity to ionising radiations (X rays, g rays, protons, ions, neutrons);
- high spatial resolution (up to 50 nm);
- wide field of view ( > 1 cm2);
- efficient readout optical process;
- easy handling;
- versatility.
Use
Dosimetry and X-ray imaging for scientific, bio-medical and industrial applications. Nuclear and radiation protection detectors.
Applications and ongoing Activities
Study and calibration of LiF based detectors for clinical dosimetry and X-ray imaging.
R&D of LiF thin film-based detectors with enhanced sensitivity by optimization of their thickness and optical and structural characteristics.
Advanced diagnostics of proton beams, X-ray microradiography of cells, even for in vivo specimens.
Growth of LiF films, enriched in 6Li, for thermal neutron detectors.
In progress experimental tests:
- CNAO - National Center of Oncological Hadrotherapy for the treatment of tumors, Pavia.
- Elettra - Sincrotrone Trieste S.C.p.A.
ENEA Patent no. RM2013A000123
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