Bridgman growth of large SrI2:Eu2+ single crystals: A high-performance scintillator for radiation detection applications

► Large single-crystal Eu-doped strontium iodide scintillators grown. ► Filtration of the molten salt with a quartz frit used to remove particles. ► Bent, bulb-type grain selectors used to eliminate spurious grains. ► New Bridgman growth methods applicable to a wide range of halides. ► Scintillator energy resolution of 3% routinely obtained.