Author/Authors :
Freitas، نويسنده , , E.D.C. and Veloso، نويسنده , , J.F.C.A. and Breskin، نويسنده , , A. and Chechik، نويسنده , , R. and Amaro، نويسنده , , F.D. and Requicha Ferreira، نويسنده , , L.F. and Maia، نويسنده , , J.M. and dos Santos، نويسنده , , J.M.F.، نويسنده ,
Abstract :
The performance of a new VUV photosensor, based on an micro-hole and strip plate (MHSP) electron multiplier with a CsI photocathode deposited on its top electrode, is described. This photosensor presents gains above 104 when operating in an Ar–5%Xe gas mixture at 1 atm. Although the gain of a single MHSP is not sufficient for efficient detection of single photons, this simple UV photosensor may be useful for the detection of higher light levels, such as primary- and secondary scintillation in noble gases.