Inventors:
Degao Xu - Provo UT, US
Eric C. Anderson - Taylorsville UT, US
Keith W. Decker - Pleasant Grove UT, US
Raymond T. Perkins - Orem UT, US
International Classification:
G02B 5/00, G21K 1/00, H01J 1/52, H01J 3/00, H01J 5/18, H01J 29/46
US Classification:
2505051, 2505151, 2505171, 250379, 250374, 2503851, 378161, 378140, 378145
Abstract:
A high strength window for a radiation detection system includes a plurality of intersecting ribs defining a grid having openings therein with tops of the ribs terminate substantially in a common plane. The intersecting ribs are oriented non-perpendicularly with respect to each other and define non-rectangular openings. The window also includes a support frame around a perimeter of the plurality of intersecting ribs, and a film disposed over and spanning the plurality of intersecting ribs and openings. The film is configured to pass radiation therethrough. An associated radiation detection system includes a sensor disposed behind the window. The sensor is configured to detect radiation passing through the high strength window.