Title :
Characterization of HPGe-segmented detectors from noise measurements
Author :
Pullia, A. ; Isocrate, R. ; Venturelli, R. ; Bazzacco, D. ; Bassini, R. ; Boiano, C.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Phys., Univ. of Milano & INFN, Italy
Abstract :
We suggest that some key physical parameters of high-purity germanium (HPGe) segmented detectors, including segment capacitance and leakage current, can be derived from standard noise measurements. These parameters are relevant when designing and optimizing the front-end electronics.
Keywords :
capacitance measurement; germanium radiation detectors; leakage currents; noise measurement; nuclear electronics; HPGe detector; front-end electronics; high-purity germanium segmented detectors; leakage current; segment capacitance measurement; standard noise measurements; Capacitance; Crosstalk; Detectors; Electrodes; Energy resolution; Germanium; Leak detection; Noise measurement; Preamplifiers; Testing;
Journal_Title :
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TNS.2004.839099
