Custom Scintillator Engineering, Doping & Packaging Services

We provide comprehensive custom engineering, processing, and integration services for scintillator crystals beyond standard catalog products.
This page highlights our technical capabilities in doping, cutting, polishing, sealing, and detector integration.

Crystal Doping & Composition Control

We support precise control of activator and dopant concentrations to optimize light output, decay time, and energy resolution.

  • Rare-earth doping: Ce, Eu, Pr, Nd, Sm, Tb, Yb, etc.
  • Alkali activators: Tl, Na
  • Transition metal doping (custom research)
  • Co-doping and multi-activator systems
  • Gradient and profile-controlled doping
  • Custom stoichiometry adjustment

Co-Doping & Advanced Material Design

For advanced detector and research applications, we offer multi-dopant and engineered scintillator compositions.

  • Dual-activator and co-doped crystals
  • Charge compensation design
  • Defect engineering
  • After-growth thermal treatment
  • Radiation hardness optimization

Precision Cutting & Shaping

We provide high-accuracy cutting and shaping to meet strict dimensional and optical requirements.

  • Wire sawing and diamond blade cutting
  • Cylinders, cubes, slabs, bars, and custom profiles
  • Thin plates and micro-structures
  • Low-stress machining processes
  • Orientation-controlled cutting

Optical Grinding & Polishing

Optical-grade surface finishing ensures maximum light collection and coupling efficiency.

  • Fine grinding and lapping
  • Optical polishing (Ra < 5 Å typical)
  • Single-side / double-side polishing
  • Edge chamfering and beveling
  • AR / protective coatings (optional)

Sealing, Encapsulation & Packaging

We offer professional sealing and encapsulation solutions for hygroscopic and sensitive scintillators.

  • Hermetic metal packages
  • Glass / sapphire window bonding
  • Vacuum and inert gas sealing
  • High-temperature brazing and solder sealing
  • Moisture barrier coatings

Detector Integration & Module Assembly

Beyond single crystals, we support detector-level integration and assembly.

  • PMT / SiPM optical coupling
  • Reflector and wrapping optimization
  • Module mechanical design
  • Light-tight housing assembly
  • Readout interface preparation

Testing & Characterization (Optional)

  • Light output measurement
  • Energy resolution testing
  • Decay time characterization
  • Optical transmission testing
  • Environmental stability tests

Project Workflow

  1. Requirement review
  2. Material and process design
  3. Prototype fabrication
  4. Performance evaluation
  5. Iteration and optimization
  6. Production delivery

Typical project lead time: 4–10 weeks, depending on complexity.

Request Technical Consultation

To start your custom project, please provide:

  • Target material and application
  • Doping and composition requirements
  • Final dimensions
  • Packaging preferences
  • Quantity and schedule

We will respond within 24 hours with technical feedback. (support@design-realized.com)