A TiO2-Coated Reflective Layer Enhances the Sensitivity of a CsI:Tl Scintillator for X-ray Imaging Sensors |
Kim, Youngju
(Iksan Radiation Imaging Technology Center)
Kim, Byoungwook (Iksan Radiation Imaging Technology Center) Kwon, Youngman (Iksan Radiation Imaging Technology Center) Kim, Jongyul (Department of Nuclear and Quantum Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) Kim, MyungSoo (Department of Nuclear and Quantum Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) Cho, Gyuseong (Department of Nuclear and Quantum Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) Jun, Hong Young (BK21plus Program and Department of Smart Life-Care Convergence, Wonkwang University) Thap, Tharoeun (BK21plus Program and Department of Smart Life-Care Convergence, Wonkwang University) Lee, Jinseok (BK21plus Program and Department of Smart Life-Care Convergence, Wonkwang University) Yoon, Kwon-Ha (BK21plus Program and Department of Smart Life-Care Convergence, Wonkwang University) |
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