<b>Phosphors for Radiation Detector</b> <p><b>Phosphors for Radiation Detectors</b> <p><b>Discover a comprehensive overview of luminescence phosphors for radiation detection</b> <p>In <i>Phosphors for Radiation Detection, </i>accomplished researchers Takayuki Yanagida and Masanori Koshimizu deliver a state-of-the-art exploration of the use of phosphors in radiation detection. The internationally recognized contributors discuss the fundamental physics and detector functions associated with the technology with a focus on real-world applications. <p>The book discusses all forms of luminescence phosphors for radiation detection used in a variety of fields, including medicine, security, resource exploration, environmental monitoring, and high energy physics. <p>Readers will discover discussions of dosimeter materials, including thermally stimulated luminescent materials, optically stimulated luminescent materials, and radiophotoluminescence materials. The book also covers transparent ceramics and glasses and a broad range of devices used in this area. <p><i>Phosphors for Radiation Detection </i>also includes: <ul><li>Thorough introductions to ionizing radiation induced luminescence, organic scintillators, and inorganic oxide scintillators</li> <li> Comprehensive explorations of luminescent materials, including discussions of materials synthesis and their use in gamma-ray, neutron, and charged particle detection</li> <li>Practical discussions of semiconductor scintillators, including treatments of organic-inorganic layered perovskite materials for scintillation detectors</li> <li> In-depth examinations of thermally stimulated luminescent materials, including discussions of the dosimetric properties for photons, charged particles, and neutrons</li></ul> <p>Relevant for research physicists, materials scientists, and electrical engineers, <i>Phosphors for Radiation Detection </i>is an also an indispensable resource for postgraduate and senior undergraduate students working in detection physics.
