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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 11, 2007
Filed:
Dec. 11, 2003
Haochuan Jiang, Brookfield, WI (US);
David M. Hoffman, New Berlin, WI (US);
Haochuan Jiang, Brookfield, WI (US);
David M. Hoffman, New Berlin, WI (US);
General Electric Company, Schenectady, NY (US);
Abstract
A multi-layer reflector for a CT detector is disclosed. The reflector includes an x-ray absorption component that is sandwiched between a pair of highly reflective components. Such a reflector is formed between adjacent scintillators of a CT detector so as to reduce cross-talk between adjacent scintillators as well as maintain a relatively high light output for signal detection. Moreover, the multi-layer reflectors may be disposed one-dimensionally or two-dimensionally across a scintillator array. A method of manufacturing such a reflector and incorporating same into a CT detector is also disclosed.