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Fundamentals of Custom Crystal Growth (Methods,...

Custom crystal growth relies on precise control of method, purity, doping, orientation, and post-processing. Different growth techniques—Czochralski, Bridgman, hydrothermal, flux, and floating-zone—are chosen based on material chemistry and research requirements....

Where to Buy Custom Scintillator Crystals | CsI...

Custom scintillator crystals are essential for achieving optimal gamma detection performance in spectroscopy, portable detectors, nuclear research, and imaging systems. Researchers should work with suppliers capable of custom geometries, dopant...

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

CsI(Tl) provides the best balance of light yield, ruggedness, and spectroscopy performance (~6% resolution), making it ideal for portable detectors. NaI(Tl) is the lowest-cost option. LYSO offers fast timing and...

Best Scintillators for Portable Radiation Detec...

For portable radiation detectors, CsI(Tl) offers the best overall combination of ruggedness, high light yield, and good spectroscopy performance. LYSO is preferred for fast, compact, non-hygroscopic designs, while NaI(Tl) serves...

How to Choose a Scintillator for Gamma Spectros...

The best scintillator for gamma spectroscopy depends on required resolution, counting rate, ruggedness, and environmental conditions. NaI(Tl) provides a good balance of cost and performance, CsI(Tl) is ideal for portable...