Abstract: The present invention provides a radiation detection system for detecting X-ray and gamma rays featuring Cd1-xMgxTe in solid solution as a crystal semiconductor and electrical connection means. The crystal has a composition in the range of Cd0.99Mg0.01Te to Cd0.71Mg0.29Te and may be doped with indium or another Group III element, which may be suitable for use at room temperature as well as controlled temperatures. The present invention further provides a method for detecting X- or gamma ray radiation by (a) providing a solid solution Cd1-xMgxTe crystal in the composition range of Cd0.99Mg0.01Te to Cd0.71Mg0.29Te; (b) providing an electrical contact means for connecting the Cd1-xMgxTe crystal to an amplification, measurement, identification or imaging means; and (c) detecting the presence of the X- or gamma ray radiation.

Abstract: The present invention provides a radiation detection system for detecting X-ray and gamma rays featuring Cd1-xMgxTe in solid solution as a crystal semiconductor and electrical connection means. The crystal has a composition in the range of Cd0.99Mg0.01Te to Cd0.71Mg0.29Te and may be doped with indium or another Group III element, which may be suitable for use at room temperature as well as controlled temperatures. The present invention further provides a method for detecting X- or gamma ray radiation by (a) providing a solid solution Cd1-xMgxTe crystal in the composition range of Cd0.99Mg0.01Te to Cd0.71Mg0.29Te; (b) providing an electrical contact means for connecting the Cd1-xMgxTe crystal to an amplification, measurement, identification or imaging means; and (c) detecting the presence of the X- or gamma ray radiation.

Abstract: The present invention provides a radiation detection system for detecting X-ray and gamma rays featuring Cd1-xMgxTe in solid solution as a crystal semiconductor and electrical connection means. The crystal has a composition in the range of Cd0.99Mg0.01Te to Cd0.71Mg0.29Te and may be doped with indium or another Group III element, which may be suitable for use at room temperature as well as controlled temperatures. The present invention further provides a method for detecting X- or gamma ray radiation by (a) providing a solid solution Cd1-xMgxTe crystal in the composition range of Cd0.99Mg0.01Te to Cd0.71Mg0.29Te; (b) providing an electrical contact means for connecting the Cd1-xMgxTe crystal to an amplification, measurement, identification or imaging means; and (c) detecting the presence of the X- or gamma ray radiation.

Abstract: The present invention provides a radiation detection system for detecting X-ray and gamma rays featuring Cd1-xMgx Te in solid solution as a crystal semiconductor and electrical connection means. The crystal has a composition in the range of Cd0.99Mg0.01Te to Cd0.71Mg0.29Te and may be doped with indium or another Group III element, which may be suitable for use at room temperature as well as controlled temperatures. The present invention further provides a method for detecting X- or gamma ray radiation by (a) providing a solid solution Cd1-xMgxTe crystal in the composition range of Cd0.99Mg0.01Te to Cd0.71Mg0.29Te; (b) providing an electrical contact means for connecting the Cd1-xMgxTe crystal to an amplification, measurement, identification or imaging means; and (c) detecting the presence of the X- or gamma ray radiation.

Abstract: A sample card for use in a spectroscopic analytical instrument. The card is preferably disposable and includes an aperture through the card in which there is positioned a sample supporting window on which a sample is adapted to be placed. The sample supporting window is made from a light energy transmitting material by one of the steps such as cleaving, fly cutting, chipping milling, sawing or scaling. A method of manufacturing the card and for using the card are also included where the method includes the step of providing light supporting window by forming that window by the aforedescribed processes.

Abstract: A sample card for use in a spectroscopic analytical instrument. The card is preferably disposable and includes an aperture through the card in which there is positioned a sample supporting window on which a sample is adapted to be placed. The sample supporting window is made from a light energy transmitting material by one of the steps such as cleaving, fly cutting, chipping milling, sawing or scaling. A method of manufacturing the card and for using the card are also included where the method includes the step of providing light supporting window by forming that window by the aforedescribed processes.

Abstract: A protective window assembly and its use with a focusing assembly lens in a laser beam generating apparatus, the protective window assembly contains a window with apertures for protecting the focusing lens against damaging and cooling the focusing lens.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for forming a film of a liquid material and for employing the film as a test sample for determining properties of the material in a suitable analytical instrument such as a spectrophotometer.

Abstract: A protective window assembly and its use with a focusing assembly lens in a laser beam generating apparatus, the protective window assembly contains a window to protect the focusing lens against contamination and the like.