Performance characteristics of radioluminescent fiber optics as electron scintillators

J Electron Microsc (Tokyo). 1993 Dec;42(6):419-23.

Abstract

Terbium-activated radioluminescent fiber-optic face plates have been studied for their suitability as electron scintillators. The energy conversion efficiency of such material is determined to be about 2.5% in the electron energy range of 100-400 keV tested. The resolution is approximately 40 microns at electron energy of 100 keV, as measured by the rise width of an edge. The main advantage of such a device is the potential simplification of CCD camera designs, since it functions both as a scintillator as well as a light guide so that it can be coupled direct to a CCD detector.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Axons / ultrastructure
  • Fiber Optic Technology*
  • Microscopy, Electron / instrumentation*
  • Muscles / ultrastructure
  • Optical Fibers
  • Terbium

Substances

  • Terbium