A radiation detector module including a scintillator element configured to generate optical signals in response to incident radiation. A photodetector is coupled to at least a first surface of the scintillator element, the photodetector configured to convert the optical signals into output characterizing the radiation. An acoustic array is coupled to at least a second surface of the scintillator element, the acoustic array configured to convert acoustic signals generated in the scintillator element into output characterizing acoustic energy deposited therein.

A radiation detector module including a scintillator element configured to generate optical signals in response to incident radiation. A photodetector is coupled to at least a first surface of the scintillator element, the photodetector configured to convert the optical signals into output characterizing the radiation. An acoustic array is coupled to at least a second surface of the scintillator element, the acoustic array configured to convert acoustic signals generated in the scintillator element into output characterizing acoustic energy deposited therein.

A Cherenkov-based imaging system uses a radio-optical triggering unit (RTU) that detects scattered radiation in a fast-response scintillator to detect pulses of radiation to permit capture of Cherenkov-light images during pulses of radiation and background images at times when pulses of radiation are not present without need for electrical interface to the accelerator that provides the pulses of radiation. The Cherenkov images are corrected by background subtraction and used for purposes including optimization of treatment, commissioning, routine quality auditing, R&D, and manufacture. The radio-optical triggering unit employs high-speed, highly sensitive radio-optical sensing to generate a digital timing signal which is synchronous with the treatment beam for use in triggering Cherenkov radiation detection.

A Cherenkov-based imaging system uses a radio-optical triggering unit (RTU) that detects scattered radiation in a fast-response scintillator to detect pulses of radiation to permit capture of Cherenkov-light images during pulses of radiation and background images at times when pulses of radiation are not present without need for electrical interface to the accelerator that provides the pulses of radiation. The Cherenkov images are corrected by background subtraction and used for purposes including optimization of treatment, commissioning, routine quality auditing, R&D, and manufacture. The radio-optical triggering unit employs high-speed, highly sensitive radio-optical sensing to generate a digital timing signal which is synchronous with the treatment beam for use in triggering Cherenkov radiation detection.

A radiation position detector includes a radiator including a medium that generates light in a first wavelength region and light in a second wavelength region by interacting with incident radiation, a first photodetector that includes a plurality of first two-dimensionally arranged pixels and detects the light in the first wavelength region, and a second photodetector that includes a plurality of second two-dimensionally arranged pixels and detects the light in the second wavelength region.

A radiation position detector includes a radiator including a medium that generates light in a first wavelength region and light in a second wavelength region by interacting with incident radiation, a first photodetector that includes a plurality of first two-dimensionally arranged pixels and detects the light in the first wavelength region, and a second photodetector that includes a plurality of second two-dimensionally arranged pixels and detects the light in the second wavelength region.

The present disclosure provides a dual-energy detection apparatus and method. The dual-energy detection apparatus includes an X-ray source configured to send a first X-ray beam to an object to be measured; a scintillation detector configured to work in an integration mode, and receive a second X-ray beam penetrating through the object to be measured to generate a first electrical signal; a Cherenkov detector configured to be located behind the scintillation detector, work in a counting mode, and receive a third X-ray beam penetrating through the scintillation detector to generate a second electrical signal; and a processor configured to output image, thickness and material information of the object to be measured according to the first electrical signal and the second electrical signal. The dual-energy detection method provided by the present disclosure may acquire an image of the object to be measured that is clearer and contains more information.

The present disclosure provides a dual-energy detection apparatus and method. The dual-energy detection apparatus includes an X-ray source configured to send a first X-ray beam to an object to be measured; a scintillation detector configured to work in an integration mode, and receive a second X-ray beam penetrating through the object to be measured to generate a first electrical signal; a Cherenkov detector configured to be located behind the scintillation detector, work in a counting mode, and receive a third X-ray beam penetrating through the scintillation detector to generate a second electrical signal; and a processor configured to output image, thickness and material information of the object to be measured according to the first electrical signal and the second electrical signal. The dual-energy detection method provided by the present disclosure may acquire an image of the object to be measured that is clearer and contains more information.

A radiation position detector includes a radiator including a medium that generates Cherenkov light by interacting with an incident radiation, a photodetector including a plurality of two-dimensionally arrayed pixels, the plurality of pixels being disposed to correspond to a predetermined surface of the radiator, and a control unit that acquires position information and time information of the plurality of pixels which have detected the Cherenkov light on the basis of a signal output from the photodetector, and obtains a position of a generation place of the Cherenkov light in the radiator on the basis of the acquired position information and the acquired time information, and a propagation locus of the Cherenkov light in the radiator.

A charged particle track detector includes a radiator including a medium that generates Cherenkov light by interacting with incident charged particles, a light detection unit in which a plurality of two-dimensionally arrayed pixels are disposed to correspond to a predetermined surface of the radiator, and a control unit configured to acquire position information and time information of the plurality of pixels that have detected the Cherenkov light based on a signal output from the light detection unit, and configured to obtain a track of the charged particles based on the acquired position information and the acquired time information, and a propagation locus of the Cherenkov light in the radiator.