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This section provides an overview for scintillation detector as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 24 scintillation detector manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked scintillation detector companies as of December, 2024: 1.Bridgeport Instruments, LLC, 2.NUVIATech Instruments, 3.Spectrum Techniques, LLC.
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A scintillation detector is a device that uses a photodetector to visualize the scintillation light occurring when charged particles, known as scintillators, pass through it.
It is a radiation measuring instrument used to visualize radiation, which is invisible to the naked eye.
There are different types of scintillators used in scintillation detectors: inorganic, organic, solid, and liquid.
In addition to scintillation detectors, there are other instruments used to measure radiation, such as GM counter tube survey meters and ionization chambers.
Scintillation detectors are devices used in a wide range of fields:
Radioactive isotope-bearing layers often exist around oil reservoirs, helping to determine the location of oil drilling.
In the security field, this is an airport baggage screening machine. The principle is the same as X-ray imaging. When baggage is irradiated with radiation, the radiation is weaker in the area where the baggage is located and stronger in the area where there is no baggage.
PET (Positron Emission Tomography) used in hospitals is a device used to detect cancer cells. Since cancer cells consume more glucose than normal cells, cancer cells can be detected by administering glucose mixed with a small amount of radiation to the patient.
Scintillation detectors are also used in food inspection equipment, high-energy physics fields such as nuclear fusion reactors, non-destructive inspection equipment for electronic components and cultural heritage, and landmine detection equipment.
A scintillation detector is a device consisting of two main components: a scintillator and a photodetector. The scintillator absorbs incident X-rays and emits visible and ultraviolet light in proportion to the X-ray energy.
The photodetector, also called a photomultiplier tube, is the site where electrons are converted to light and doubled. It consists of a photocathode, which converts light generated by the scintillator into electrons, and an electron multiplier, which amplifies the converted electrons.
The photocathode is mainly composed of alkali metals and receives scintillation light through a glass window. The electrons converted by the photocathode are amplified by the electric field created in the electron multiplier, to which a high voltage is applied. These amplified electrons become an electrical signal that indicates the presence of X-rays.
Scintillation detectors are classified according to the type of scintillator, which is selected according to the type of radiation to be detected and the purpose of use.
Inorganic scintillation detectors are used to detect gamma rays, alpha rays, and neutrons. Inorganic crystals such as Nal (Tl), cesium iodide crystals (Csl), gadolinium oxysulfide (GOS), and gadolinium silicate crystals (GSO) are the most common types. Inorganic scintillators are characterized by high luminescence and high energy resolution, and are used in X-ray imaging equipment, food inspection equipment, luggage inspection equipment, medical PET, vehicle body inspection equipment, X-ray satellites, etc.
Organic scintillators, which use organic crystals, are characterized by better response than inorganic scintillators. Typical materials include anthracene and stilbene.
Organic Liquid Scintillators are characterized by their resistance to damage even when exposed to strong radiation. Organic Scintillators such as PPO (diphenyloxazole) are dissolved in organic solvents such as naphthalene, toluene, or xylene.
Plastic scintillators are made by dissolving several types of organic luminescent substances in plastic. They are suitable for detection of alpha and beta rays.
High purity xenon, helium, etc., are used for gas scintillators.
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Standard Imaging is a manufacturer of Radiation Calibration and Quality Assurance instruments since 1989 and is based in Wisconsin. The company provides software along with Beam QA instruments, Phantoms, Electrometers, and Well Chambers for individually verifying brachytherapy source strength and they also provide various components related to Exradin Detectors. These products offer uses in healthcare for various purposes, such as radiation calibration, quality assurance, patient dosimetry, and diagnostic imaging. These products are designed to help healthcare professionals deliver accurate and safe radiation therapy for cancer treatment and other medical applications.
PerkinElmer Inc., founded in 1937, is an American manufacturer headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, specializing in laboratory technology and management. The company's product offerings include analysis and characterization instruments, software, and consumables. Such offerings cover chromatography, mass spectrometry, molecular and atomic spectroscopy. They also provide immunoassay and food quality analyzers, as well as the simultaneous thermal analyzer (STA). These products find applications in various industries, such as biopharmaceuticals, food safety, lithium battery, and water resource management. PerkinElmer also offers OneSource Laboratory Services, providing knowledge, application, and service solutions for scientific laboratories. Additionally, their LABStartUp program supports new laboratories with instrumentation, consumables, and funding.
Ludlum Measurements, Inc., founded in Sweetwater, TX in 1962 is a manufacturer of radiation detection instruments and technologies. The company's product portfolio includes Portable Survey Meters, Personal Radiation Meters, Benchtop Meters, Scalers / Counters and Pulsers. Their products are used are in applications such as routine personnel and material monitoring, border security, and emergency response situations. The company serves markets including Medical and Healthcare, Aerospace and Defense, Consumer Goods, Industrial Manufacturing and Construction and Building. The company also offers services including service repair and calibration, Training Courses, and a full list of product videos.
Hangzhou Shalom Electro-optics Technology Co. Ltd. is a manufacturer of industrial electro-optical products founded in 2010 and based in Zhejiang, China. The company produces various optics, substrates and crystals for use in the industrial sector. Its products include scintillation crystals for nuclear detection, infrared (IR) lenses for thermal imaging cameras, and crystals used in laser systems. The company's products are mainly used by clients in the laser and photonics, nuclear, and biological imaging sectors. It also offers engineering support for customers with unique projects.
Alkor Technologies is a manufacturer and supplier of optical components in Russia where it was founded in 1989. The company uses materials, such as crystals, glasses, and metals, to manufacture optical windows, lenses, prisms, mirrors, filters, and beamsplitters. They also offer custom-made optics and coatings producing optical components for various applications, such as lasers, gas analyzers, infrared devices, and scintillators. Their products are used by manufacturers of analytical and control instrumentation, by research establishments, and Universities such as Yale.
Berthold Technologies was founded in 1949 by Dr. Rudolf Berthold, located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and is a developer and manufacturer of measuring solutions. The company develops measurement technologies including level measurement, density measurement, bulk flow measurement, online moisture measurement, concentration measurement, and sources and shields. It's products find applications in a wide range of industries, including refineries, oil and gas, chemical and petrochemical, sugar, pulp and paper, food and beverages, building and construction, mining and mineral processing, water and recycling, and power generation. The company holds ISO9001 and ISO14001 certificates,
PASCO Scientific, headquartered in the United States, is a supplier company of educational science solutions since 1964. The company's comprehensive product range includes science sensors, data loggers, and lab equipment, catering to different educational levels from K-12 to higher education. Hands-on science tools and datalogging solutions connect the students directly to science and STEM concepts with classroom technology such as sensors, interfaces, and data collection and analysis software. They also design and manufacture lab equipment for physics and engineering and offer curriculum solutions.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bridgeport Instruments, LLC |
9.5%
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| 2 | NUVIATech Instruments |
6.3%
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| 3 | Spectrum Techniques, LLC |
6.3%
|
| 4 | CapeScint |
5.7%
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| 5 | TEL-Atomic Incorporated |
5.7%
|
| 6 | Standard Imaging, Inc. |
5.7%
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| 7 | Berthold Technologies |
5.7%
|
| 8 | Crydet |
5.1%
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| 9 | FMB Oxford Ltd. |
5.1%
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| 10 | MetaLaser INC |
4.4%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the scintillation detector page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
United States of America
|
3 | 50.0% |
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China
|
1 | 16.7% |
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Russia
|
1 | 16.7% |
|
Germany
|
1 | 16.7% |
