A radiation detector of one embodiment includes: a scintillator configured to generate first scintillation light having a first peak wavelength and second scintillation light having a second peak wavelength in response to radiation incidence; a photodetection unit configured to detect the scintillation light generated by the scintillator; and a filter layer disposed between the scintillator and the photodetection unit and configured to selectively block the first scintillation light. The filter layer has a metasurface structure.

A radiation detection module according to an embodiment includes: an array substrate including multiple photoelectric converters; a scintillator provided on the multiple photoelectric converters; a sealing part that has a frame shape, is provided around the scintillator, is bonded to the array substrate and the scintillator, and includes a thermoplastic resin as a major component; and a moisture-resistant part covering the scintillator from above, in which a peripheral edge vicinity is bonded to an outer surface of the sealing part. The shape of the outer surface of the sealing part is a curved surface protruding outward.

Scintillating glass ceramics are disclosed. The scintillating glass ceramics may be used as an x-ray conversion layer (screen) for a flat panel imager (FPD) and as part of an imaging system. The FPD may have a single screen or a dual screen. The scintillating glass ceramics may be used for either a front screen or a back screen. The scintillating glass ceramics may be used for high energy x-ray applications including for energies of about 0.3 to about 20 MeV. A build-up layer may be attached to the scintillating glass ceramics for high energy applications. The scintillating glass ceramics may include a glass matrix hosting luminescent centers and light scattering centers. The materials used for the luminescent centers and light scattering centers may be the same or different. The scintillating glass ceramics may be coated onto a glass substrate.

An X-ray imaging detector (102) is proposed, wherein the X-ray imaging detector comprises an X-ray converter (103) for converting X-ray radiation into electrical charges. The X-ray imaging detector further comprises a detector plate (104) for collecting the electrical charges generated by the X-ray converter and for generating an image. In addition, the X-ray imaging detector comprises a structured plate (105) for modulating the intensity of backscattered X-ray radiation, wherein the structured plate is arranged at a side of the detector plate opposite the side of the X-ray converter. Moreover, the X-ray imaging detector comprises a data processing system, which is configured for mitigating image distortions caused by backscattered X-ray radiation. Thereto, the data processing system uses information about the structured plate.

The present invention relates to an X-ray detector (10) comprising two or more scintillator layers, comprising: a first scintillator layer (20); a second scintillator layer (30); a first photodiode array (40); a second photodiode array (50); and at least one light emitting layer (60). The first scintillator layer is configured to absorb X-rays from an X-ray pulse and emit light. The first photodiode array is positioned adjacent to the first scintillators layer. The first photodiode array is configured to detect at least some of the light emitted by the first scintillator layer. The second scintillator layer is configured to absorb X-rays from the X-ray pulse and emit light. The second photodiode array is positioned adjacent to the second scintillator layer. The second photodiode array is configured to detect at least some of the light emitted by the second scintillator layer. The at least one light emitting layer is 10 configured to emit radiation such that at least some of the emitted radiation irradiates the first photodiode array and at least some of the emitted radiation irradiates the second photodiode array.

A detector sub-assembly for a CT system includes a detector module that includes a mount block having a top planar surface, a Y-axis planar surface that is parallel with the top planar surface, an X-axis planar surface that is orthogonal to the first Y-axis planar surface, and an aperture passing through the X-axis planar surface. The module includes a substrate having a pixelated photodiode positioned thereon, and a two-dimensional anti-scatter grid (ASG) positioned on the pixelated photodiode. The detector sub-assembly includes a support structure including a Y-axis mount surface and an X-axis mount surface, and a second aperture passing through the X-axis mount surface, a mounting screw having an outer diameter that is smaller than an inner diameter of the aperture and passing through the aperture and into the second aperture when the Y-axis planar surface is on the Y-axis mount surface.

A radiation detector including: a substrate formed with a plural pixels in pixel region of a flexible base member, the plural pixels accumulates charges generated in response to light converted from radiation; a conversion layer provided at a surface to which the pixel region is provided on the base member, the conversion layer converts the radiation into light; and a reinforcement substrate provided at a surface of the conversion layer that faces a surface of the substrate side, the reinforcement substrate contains a material having a yield point and has a higher rigidity than the base member.

A radiation detection apparatus can include a scintillator to emit scintillating light in response to absorbing radiation; a photosensor to generate an electronic pulse in response to receiving the scintillating light; an analyzer to determine a characteristic of the radiation; and a housing that contains the scintillator, the photosensor, and the analyzer, wherein the radiation detection apparatus to is configured to allow functionality be changed without removing the analyzer from the housing. The radiation detection apparatus can be more compact and more rugged as compared to radiation detection apparatuses that include a photomultiplier tube.

An X-ray detector comprises a first scintillator layer, a second scintillator layer, a first photodiode array, a second photodiode array, and at least one light emitting layer. The first scintillator layer is configured to absorb X-rays from an X-ray pulse and emit light. The first photodiode array is positioned adjacent to the first scintillator layer and is configured to detect at least some of the light emitted by the first scintillator layer. The second scintillator layer is configured to absorb X-rays from the X-ray pulse and emit light. The second photodiode array is positioned adjacent to the second scintillator layer and is configured to detect at least some of the light emitted by the second scintillator layer. The at least one light emitting layer is configured to emit radiation such that at least some of the emitted radiation irradiates the first photodiode array, and at least some of the emitted radiation irradiates the second photodiode array.

A radiation detector including: a sensor substrate including a flexible base member and a layer provided on a first surface of the base member and formed with plural pixels that accumulates electrical charge generated in response to light converted from radiation; a conversion layer provided on the first surface side of the sensor substrate, the conversion layer converts radiation into the light; and an elastic layer provided on the opposite side of the conversion layer to a side provided with the sensor substrate, the elastic layer having a greater restoring force with respect to bending than the sensor substrate.