Fabrication and characterization of thallium bromide thin films

• Grant number: 07/01544-3
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Master
• Start date: October 01, 2007
• End date: July 31, 2009
• Field of knowledge: Physical Sciences and Mathematics - Physics - Condensed Matter Physics
• Principal Investigator: Marcelo Mulato
• Grantee: Natália Destefano
• Host Institution: Faculdade de Filosofia, Ciências e Letras de Ribeirão Preto (FFCLRP). Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Ribeirão Preto , SP, Brazil

Abstract

This research project represents the continuation of a study regarding the fabrication and characterization of thalium bromide (TlBr) thin films. Theses films will be produced using two different techniques: spray pyrolysis and thermal evaporation. The influence of the main important deposition parameters on the final properties of the samples will be studied. We will focus on the structural, optical and electric properties of the material. The optimized films will be used for the fabrication of high energy radiation detectors, such as X-rays and γ –rays. The sensors could be used in the biomedical instrumentation, mainly focused on medical imaging in digital radiography. This project is original, given the fact that there is nothing similar being done in the country. The research will be developed at the Biosensors and Material Laboratory (a CNPq certified research group) at the DFM-FFCLRP-USP, under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Marcelo Mulato.

Academic Publications

(References retrieved automatically from State of São Paulo Research Institutions)

DESTEFANO, Natália. Fabrication and characterization of thallium bromide (TlBr) thin films. 2009. Master's Dissertation - Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Faculdade de Filosofia, Ciências e Letras de Ribeirão Preto (PCARP/BC) Ribeirão Preto.