The silicon photomultiplier (SiPM) is a recently developed photosensor used in particle physics, e.g., for detection of minimum ionizing particles and/or Cherenkov radiation. Its performance is comparable to that of photomultiplier tubes, but with advantages in terms of reduced volume and magnetic field insensitivity. In the present study, the performance of a gamma ray detector made of an yttrium aluminum perovskite scintillation crystal and a SiPM-based readout is assessed for use in time of flight neutron spectroscopy. Measurements performed at the ISIS pulsed neutron source demonstrate the feasibility of γ-detection based on the new device
Pietropaolo, A., Gorini, G., Festa, G., Andreani, C., DE PASCALE, M.p., Reali, E., et al. (2009). A silicon photomultipliers readout for time of flight neutron spectroscopy with gamma-ray detectors. REVIEW OF SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS, 80, 095108 [10.1063/1.3212677].
A silicon photomultipliers readout for time of flight neutron spectroscopy with gamma-ray detectors
FESTA, GIULIA;ANDREANI, CARLA;DE PASCALE, MARIA PIA;REALI, ENZO;
2009-01-01
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The silicon photomultiplier (SiPM) is a recently developed photosensor used in particle physics, e.g., for detection of minimum ionizing particles and/or Cherenkov radiation. Its performance is comparable to that of photomultiplier tubes, but with advantages in terms of reduced volume and magnetic field insensitivity. In the present study, the performance of a gamma ray detector made of an yttrium aluminum perovskite scintillation crystal and a SiPM-based readout is assessed for use in time of flight neutron spectroscopy. Measurements performed at the ISIS pulsed neutron source demonstrate the feasibility of γ-detection based on the new device| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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