Patent ID: 8859976
Filing Date: 2014-10-14
Classification: G01T,G01V

Abstract:
1. A system for detecting radiation, said system comprising: a first conversion element configured to receive an incoming first radiation beam and convert said first radiation beam into electrical signals when operating in different orientations including a first orientation and a second orientation, wherein said first conversion element is substantially normal to said first radiation beam in said first orientation; and wherein said first conversion element is substantially transverse to said first radiation beam in said second orientation, wherein said first conversion element comprises: i) at least two scintillators, each of said scintillators comprising a planar array of scintillator elements that emit light in response to radiation when in said first orientation and when in said second orientation; ii) at least two sensors coupled to said scintillators, each of said sensors generating a respective plurality of said electrical signals in response to the light received from said scintillators; and processing circuitry coupled to said first conversion element and operable for generating data about said first radiation beam based on said electrical signals.