This section provides technical articles and application guides on scintillator crystals used for radiation detection and imaging, covering crystal composition, light yield, decay time, energy resolution, and fabrication methods. It is intended for researchers and engineers working in nuclear physics, medical imaging, homeland security, and radiation instrumentation.
Comparison guide to the YAG crystal family, including Nd:YAG, Yb:YAG, Er:YAG, Cr:YAG, and Ce:YAG. Explains functional differences between laser gain media, passive Q-switches, and scintillators to help select the righ...
A technical material guide to Ce:YAG single crystals used as scintillators and phosphors.Covers crystal growth, Ce³⁺ doping concentration, scintillation properties, optical polishing,and application requirements for r...
When ordering custom-grown crystals, researchers must specify material, growth method, exact dimensions, orientation, dopant concentration, purity, polishing grade, and tolerances. Mechanical tolerances—such as thickn...
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 su...
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 control, optical finishing,...
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 detector...
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 t...
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, and shows how cry...
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, hygroscopici...
