Organic Glass Scintillator

Our principal Organic Glass Scintillator (OGS), BSO-100, is a highly luminescent scintillator with exceptional particle discrimination. The amorphous matrix, composed primarily of pure fluorophore, provides a versatile and high-performance material that is suitable for numerous radiation detection applications.

Key characteristics and advantages of BSO-100 are the following:

- High neutron detection efficiency and gamma rejection (Pulse Shape Discrimination)

- Short emission decay timing (1.3−1.6 ns prompt)

- High light yields (>17,000 ph/MeVee)

- Fast timing

- Additive manufacturing allows for a variety of shapes, formulations and housing options formulated for desired detection needs.

For more information on product offerings and specifications, please contact us at info@blueshiftoptics.com

Nuclear Physics APPLICATIONS

RCCs, bars and plates

Our Organic Glass Scintillator (BSO-100) can be fabricated into a wide variety of right circular cylinders (RCCs), bars and plates suitable for mating to PMTs or SIlicon Photomultiplier detectors.

Long aspect ratio

Not as fragile as single crystals, BSO-100 has the mechanical strength to be fabricated into bars as long as 20 cm. A thin epoxy coating provides additional strength and protection from damage.

Custom sizes

Not limited by subtractive manufacturing techniques, BSO-100 can be cast to fit almost any shape. For example, we can make s square bar connected to a round cone, so that you have a one piece detector plus light guide.

Pricing

Parts we have a master mold for

Please see our downloadable price sheet

Custom Parts (RCCs, Bars, Plates, other)

Considering using OGS on a future project? Engage with us early to discuss your needs.

Additional lead time will be needed for custom mold fabrication.

email us for a quotation or an approximate price for a funding application.

Notes on casting parts:

Dimensions: we typically achieve:

width +/- 0.25mm on small parts, +/- 0.5mm on large parts.

length: +/- 0.5mm on small parts, =/- 1.0mm on large parts.

If you need tighter dimensions, contact us.

Size Limitations

We generally do not cast pieces smaller that about 2 mm thick for smaller parts and 3 mm thick for larger parts.

As it generally take 3 mm for a proton hit by a neutron to lose it energy, we advise against parts smaller than 3 mm in any case.