Silicon photomultiplier and radiation detection: Follow-up study and the path forward

Alon Osovizky, Dimitry Ginzburg, Natan S. Kopeika, Max Ghelman, Eliezer Marcus, Avi Manor, Vitaly Pushkarsky, Ilan Cohen-Zada, Ehud Gonen, Tzachi Mazor, Yagil Kadmon, Yossef Cohen

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Abstract

This work presents a comprehensive study of the Silicon Photomultiplier (SiPM) properties as a novel alternative for radiation detector light sensor. The SiPM low current consumption, its diminutive dimensions and the high gain make this technology of great interest for applications in portable radiation detection instrumentation based on scintillation material. The development progress in investigation of the performance of the device incorporation with CsI(Tl) scintillation crystal during the R&D timeline is presented. The research shows the improvement in two major parameters: the noise level and the resolution. The finding emphasizes that the utilization of the SiPM as the light converting device in radiation sensors is potentially applicable for radiation detection and isotope identification.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHard X-Ray, Gamma-Ray, and Neutron Detector Physics XII
DOIs
StatePublished - 8 Nov 2010
EventHard X-Ray, Gamma-Ray, and Neutron Detector Physics XII - San Diego, CA, United States
Duration: 2 Aug 20104 Aug 2010

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume7805
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Conference

ConferenceHard X-Ray, Gamma-Ray, and Neutron Detector Physics XII
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego, CA
Period2/08/104/08/10

Keywords

  • Silicon photomultiplier
  • light collection efficiency
  • reflectors
  • scintillation crystal

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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