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., Reali, E., et al. (2009). A silicon photomultiplier readout for time of flight neutron spectroscopy with gamma-ray detectors. REVIEW OF SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS, 80(9) [10.1063/1.3212677].
A silicon photomultiplier readout for time of flight neutron spectroscopy with gamma-ray detectors
GORINI, GIUSEPPE;
2009
Abstract
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 deviceI documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.