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Fundamentals of Custom Crystal Growth

A technical overview of custom crystal growth methods for research and advanced materials.This guide explains major growth techniques, purity and doping control, crystallographic orientation, defect management, and surface preparation for...

Where to Buy Custom Scintillator Crystals

A practical guide on where to buy custom scintillator crystals such as CsI(Tl), NaI(Tl), LYSO, BGO, and LaBr₃. Learn what makes a reliable supplier, how to specify custom dimensions, dopant...

CsI(Tl) vs NaI(Tl) vs LYSO vs BGO vs LaBr₃

A comprehensive comparison of CsI(Tl), NaI(Tl), LYSO, BGO, and LaBr₃ scintillators, covering light yield, energy resolution, decay time, density, cost, and ideal applications for gamma spectroscopy, radiation detectors, PET, and...

Best Scintillators for Portable Radiation Detec...

Portable radiation detectors require scintillators that balance sensitivity, ruggedness, fast response, and low power consumption. This guide compares CsI(Tl), LYSO, NaI(Tl), BGO, and LaBr₃, highlighting performance trade-offs, durability, hygroscopicity, and...

CsI(Tl) Energy Resolution at 662 keV | Full Tec...

The typical energy resolution of CsI(Tl) scintillators at 662 keV is about 6% FWHM. This article explains the physical reasons behind CsI(Tl)’s performance, compares it with NaI(Tl), LYSO, and LaBr₃,...

How to Choose a Scintillator for Gamma Spectros...

Choosing the right scintillator is critical for gamma spectroscopy performance. This guide compares NaI(Tl), CsI(Tl), LYSO, BGO, and LaBr₃(Ce) based on energy resolution, density, light yield, decay time, hygroscopicity, and...