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Characterization of an image‐plate detector used for quantitative small‐angle‐scattering studies
Author(s) -
Né F.,
Gazeau D.,
Lambard J.,
Lesieur P.,
Zemb T.,
Gabriel A.
Publication year - 1993
Publication title -
journal of applied crystallography
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.429
H-Index - 162
ISSN - 1600-5767
DOI - 10.1107/s002188989300487x
Subject(s) - optics , characterization (materials science) , scattering , neutron scattering , detector , neutron , small angle scattering , materials science , resolution (logic) , physics , range (aeronautics) , small angle neutron scattering , image resolution , nuclear physics , computer science , artificial intelligence , composite material
This paper describes the characterization of an image‐plate readout system used to calculate small‐angle‐scattering intensities as cross sections per unit volume. The raw data are the latent phosphorescent excitations stored on an image plate. Self‐decay, self exposure, resolution, smearing, dynamic range and sensitivity are measured. Preliminary experiments show that an inexpensive neutron‐imaging system can be obtained when the plates are placed behind a suitable neutron‐to‐X‐ray converter.