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Stephen G Topping1, Ch Park, Sk Rangan

  • 1Department of Manufacturing Engineering, Boston University, 15 St. Mary's Street, Boston, MA, 02215.

Materials Research Society Symposia Proceedings. Materials Research Society
|April 15, 2010
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Lutetium oxide (Lu2O3) transparent optical coatings via magnetron sputtering offer improved scintillation resolution over traditional methods. Research investigates process parameters to optimize coating properties for enhanced performance in scintillating applications.

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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Optical Engineering
  • Solid State Physics

Background:

  • Lutetium oxide (Lu2O3) is a high-density, cubic material researched for scintillating applications.
  • Traditional manufacturing methods (hot pressing, sintering) yield polycrystalline materials with light scattering, limiting resolution.
  • Vapor deposition presents an alternative for producing Lu2O3 with tailored properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Investigate magnetron sputtering for creating transparent Lutetium oxide optical coatings.
  • Optimize sputter deposition process parameters to enhance scintillation and resolution.
  • Analyze the impact of process parameters on coating properties.

Main Methods:

  • Magnetron sputtering for thin film deposition of Lutetium oxide.

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  • X-ray diffraction (XRD) for structural analysis.
  • Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) for surface morphology.
  • Emission spectroscopy for optical properties.

    • Main Results:

    • Magnetron sputtered Lu2O3 coatings demonstrate potential for improved scintillation.
    • Coating properties, including transparency and emission, are influenced by process parameters.
    • Inherent stress and defects in sputter-deposited coatings can affect performance.

    Conclusions:

    • Magnetron sputtering is a viable method for producing Lutetium oxide coatings for scintillation.
    • Further investigation into process parameter optimization is crucial for maximizing performance.
    • Understanding and mitigating defects are key to achieving high-resolution scintillating materials.