DocumentCode
797692
Title
Performance of Large Germanium Detectors at Elevated Temperatures for Satellite Applications
Author
Nakano, G.H. ; Imhof, W.L.
Author_Institution
Lockheed Palo Alto Research Laboratory Lockheed Missiles & Space Company 3251 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, California 94304 (415) 324-3311, Ext. 45115
Volume
18
Issue
1
fYear
1971
Firstpage
258
Lastpage
263
Abstract
A measurement program has been undertaken to investigate design criteria for satellite-borne Ge(Li) detector systems. The resolution, pulse height, reverse current and efficiency have been measured as a function of temperature and bias voltage for large Ge(Li) detectors. For space applications the important parameters are the knees (rapid changes) in the resolution and leakage current versus temperature. These features are observed to vary appreciably from detector to detector.
Keywords
Coolants; Copper; Detectors; Fingers; Gamma ray detection; Germanium; Pulse amplifiers; Satellites; Temperature; Voltage;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9499
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TNS.1971.4325874
Filename
4325874
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