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Multi-element CdZnTe detectors for gamma ray detection and imaging

Bennett et al., 1997

Document ID
16024504539354407448
Author
Bennett P
Shah K
Cirignano L
Klugerman M
Dmitryev Y
Squillante M
Publication year
Publication venue
1997 IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium Conference Record

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A small pixellated gamma-ray detector has been constructed from a 5 mm thick CdZnTe substrate and characterized for spectroscopic and spatial properties. Emphasis has been placed on revealing'pixel-level'results to further understand optimum array design and …
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