Title of article :
Characterisation and modelling of transition edge sensor distributed read-out imaging devices
Author/Authors :
Smith، نويسنده , , Stephen J. and Whitford، نويسنده , , Chris H. and Fraser، نويسنده , , George W. and Goldie، نويسنده , , David J.، نويسنده ,
Abstract :
We report on the experimental characterisation and modelling of Transition Edge Sensor (TES)-based Distributed Read-Out Imaging Devices (DROIDs), for use as position-sensitive detectors in X-ray astronomy. Latest experimental results from prototype DROIDs using Ir TESs with Au absorbers are reported. Through modelling and the development of signal processing algorithms we are able to design the DROID for optimum spectral and spatial resolution depending upon application.
Keywords :
Transition edge sensor , Droid , Microcalorimeter , Position-sensitive X-ray detector
Journal title :
Astroparticle Physics
