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Position-sensitive virtual frisch-grid detectors for imaging and spectroscopy of gamma rays

Bolotnikov et al., 2021

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8339275522342669894
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Bolotnikov A
James R
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Radiation Detection Systems

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The position-sensitive virtual Frisch-grid (VFG) detector is a kind of radiation detector specifically designed for utilizing large-volume CdZnTe (CZT) crystals, often ones containing crystalline defects. 3D position resolution is a crucial factor for achieving high spectral …
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