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Quantum Dots Microstructured Optical Fiber for X-Ray DetectionA novel concept for the detection of x-rays with microstructured optical fibers containing quantum dots scintillation material comprised of zinc sulfide nanocrystals doped with magnesium sulfide is presented. These quantum dots are applied inside the microstructured optical fibers using capillary action. The x-ray photon counts of these fibers are compared to the output of a collimated CdTe solid state detector over an energy range from 10 to 40 keV. The results of the fiber light output and associated effects of an acrylate coating and the quantum dots application technique are discussed.
Document ID
20170005587
Acquisition Source
Langley Research Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
DeHaven, S. L.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Williams, P. A.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Burke, E. R.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
June 14, 2017
Publication Date
July 25, 2015
Subject Category
Optics
Report/Patent Number
NF1676L-22341
Meeting Information
Meeting: Review of Progress in Quantitative Nondestructive Evaluation
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States
Start Date: July 25, 2015
End Date: July 31, 2015
Sponsors: American Inst. of Physics
Funding Number(s)
WBS: WBS 826611.04.07.02
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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