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Development of a microchannel plate (MCP) detector for beta-autoradiography
Reference
E06786
Principal Investigator / Supervisor
Professor George Fraser
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Institution
University of Leicester
Department
Physics and Astronomy
Funding type
Research
Value (£)
204,418
Status
Completed
Type
Research Grant
Start date
01/12/1996
End date
01/12/1998
Duration
24 months
Abstract
We propose to design, manufacture and characterise the pre-commercial prototype of a highly sensitive, large area electronic detector for use in the direct digital autoradiography of beta- emitting (whole body) tissue slices and electrophoresis gels. The registration of 3H is a particular priority. This proposal is based on the proven capabilities of an existing 10x10 cm2 low noise microchannel plate (MCP) detector constructed at Leicester for use in space astronomy. We aim to re-engineer the current laboratory detector/vacuum chamber for non- expert use without compromising demonstrated levels of spatial resolution and sensitivity.
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Committee
Closed Committee - Engineering & Biological Systems (EBS)
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Research Priority
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Funding Scheme
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