A radiation detection device comprising a plasma display panel (PDP) with
a multiplicity of radiation detection pixels, each radiation detection
pixel being defined by a hollow gas filled Plasma-shell having one or
more flat sides. Arrays of Plasma-shells are positioned on a suitable
base such as a substrate and used to inspect and detect radiation from a
selected object. Each Plasma-shell may be of any suitable geometric
configuration, including a Plasma-disc and a Plasma-dome. Luminescent
material may be positioned near or on each Plasma-shell to provide or
enhance light output. A flexible base substrate may be used to wrap a
layer or blanket of radiation detection Plasma-shells about the selected
object.