Title :
High gain avalanche photodiode arrays for DIRC applications
Author :
Vasile, S. ; Wilson, R.J. ; Shera, S. ; Shamo, D. ; Squillante, M.R.
Author_Institution :
Radiat. Monitoring Devices Inc., Watertown, MA, USA
fDate :
8/1/1999 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The detection of light emitted in Cherenkov radiators requires fast detector arrays with high sensitivity to short wavelength photons. Photomultiplier tubes, the traditional imaging detectors for short wavelength optical radiation, have limited spatial resolution and require expensive anti-magnetic shielding. We report on the performance of a new, Geiger mode operated, silicon micro-avalanche photodiode (μAPD) array, designed for Cherenkov light imaging applications
Keywords :
Cherenkov counters; avalanche photodiodes; Cherenkov light imaging; Cherenkov radiators; DIRC applications; Geiger mode operated Si microavalanche photodiode; Si; fast detector arrays; high gain avalanche photodiode arrays; Avalanche photodiodes; High-resolution imaging; Optical arrays; Optical imaging; Optical sensors; Photomultipliers; Radiation detectors; Sensor arrays; Spatial resolution; Stimulated emission;
Journal_Title :
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
