Radiation detectors for extreme drilling environments and space applications*

Scintillation radiation detectors for formation evaluation in harsh environments of high temperature and high pressure generally utilize a combination of inorganic scintillators and photomultiplier tubes. Special considerations are needed for a detector to function properly and acquire precise spectra in varying temperatures, pressure, shock, vibration, etc. In this talk, we will give a brief overview of the portfolios of detectors that are used for different nuclear measurements for formation evaluation specific to oil and gas, carbon capture and storage, etc in the energy technology domain. This talk will also focus on the details of photomultiplier tubes that are required to function in high-temperature high-pressure environments. We will also present recent progress on these detectors and components as well as their use in space applications.