DocumentCode
1170360
Title
Growth of cadmium telluride crystals for sensor use
Author
Cantwell, B.J. ; Bosu, A. ; Robinson, M. ; Brinkman, A.W.
Author_Institution
Durham Sci. Crystals Ltd.
Volume
21
Issue
7
fYear
2006
fDate
7/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
14
Lastpage
16
Abstract
Despite its intrinsic advantages as a sensor material for the detection of gamma and X radiation, CdTe has proven a difficult material to produce consistently and in sufficient quantities. We report further developments of a vapour phase technique, which has provided significant advantages over current melt growth technologies. Crystals of up to 50 mm in diameter have been produced with increased growth rates up to 12 mm/day
Keywords
II-VI semiconductors; X-ray detection; cadmium compounds; crystal growth from vapour; gamma-ray detection; semiconductor counters; semiconductor growth; 50 mm; CdTe; X radiation detection; cadmium telluride crystals; crystal growth; gamma detection; melt growth; sensor material; vapour phase technique; Atomic measurements; Cadmium compounds; Crystalline materials; Crystals; Gamma ray detectors; Photonic band gap; Radiation detectors; Semiconductor materials; Semiconductor radiation detectors; Space technology;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0885-8985
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/MAES.2006.1684263
Filename
1684263
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