Scintillator Flashcards
1
Q
What is the purpose of the scintillator?
A
Converts high energy photon to multiple low energy photons.
2
Q
What order is the scintillator?
A
2nd.
3
Q
What material is the scintillator typically?
A
Sodium iodine. [crystal]
4
Q
Why does the scintillator produce photons of less energy.
A
The high energy photon excites an electron from the crystal atom, causing a chain reaction until no more energy causes energy to excite electrons, releasing photons.
