| Abstract: | A mixed compound glass scintillator includes a first compound and a
second compound. The first compound has a Tg greater than 25.degree. C.,
is organic, is capable of generating luminescence in the presence of
ionizing radiation. The first compound includes a central species and a
luminescent organic group bonded to the central species or to an optional
organic linker group. The central species is selected from the group
consisting of: carbon, silicon, and tin. The optional organic linker
group, if present, is bonded to the central species and the luminescent
organic group. The second compound also has a Tg greater than 25.degree.
C. The first and second compound are mixed and melted to form a glass
material. |