NaI(Tl) Scintillators for Well-logging Applications
This article introduces the material properties and the working principles of NaI(Tl)/Thallium Doped Sodium Iodide Scintillators for well-logging applications.
Scintillation Screens for X-ray Imaging
This article describes the working principle of scintillators, what exactly a scintillation screen is, their vital role in X-ray imaging, and the various scintillation materials employed in these screens.
GOS Ceramics: A Comprehensive Guide
GOS ceramics, short for Gadolinium Oxysulfide, have emerged as a cutting-edge material with remarkable properties. This article describes the composition of GOS ceramics, introduces the variants of GOS ceramics (GOS:Pr and GOS:Tb), explores the applications of GOS ceramics in CT and X-ray imaging, and sheds light on the innovative GOS scintillation screen.
Optical Basics: The Nature of Light and Optical Elements
This article aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of essential Optical Basics, ranging from the nature of light (including wavelength, the electromagnetic spectrum, phase and amplitude, the wave-particle duality of light, to reflection, refraction, birefringence, and interference) to the operation principle of optical elements.
What are Scintillation Materials？
Scintillation materials are substances capable of converting high-energy radiation like X-rays or gamma rays into visible or near-visible light. Widely employed in medical diagnostics, high-energy physics, and geophysical exploration, scintillators come in various forms including gaseous, liquid, or solid compositions, and can be organic or inorganic such as glass, single crystals, or ceramics.
Understanding Optical Specifications-Geometric Specifications
A guide that helps understand the glossaries of optical specifications including thickness diameter tolerance, angle tolerance, center error, radius of curvature, clear aperture, parallelism, etc.
Understanding Optical Specifications: Surface Specifications
This article offers a simple but thorough explanation of surface specifications, which is an essential subset of optical specifications and which include Surface Quality, Surface Flatness, Surface Roughness, Power, Irregularity, and Fracture/Chip. This knowledge will help you navigate the complexities of optics terms and enhance your grasp of optics concepts.
What are Interferomters-Principles, Types, Applications
This is a technical article about interferometers, the content includes an explanation of the light interference phenomenon, the advantages and applications of interferometers, the basic operation principle of inteferometer, and different types of interferometers.
Understanding Optical Material Properties
In this article introducing optical properties, we will be discussing learning several important glossaries of optical material properties including: Refractive Index, Chromatic Dispersion, Optical Transmission, Absorption and Light Scattering, Optical Homogeneity, Laser Induced Damage Threshold (LIDT). In the end section, we will also explore the main types of optical materials and their individual characteristics.
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