Development of large area fast microchannel plate photo-detectors

Karen Byrum

doi:10.1117/12.884032

13 May 2011 Development of large area fast microchannel plate photo-detectors

Karen Byrum

Proceedings Volume 8033, Advanced Photon Counting Techniques V; 80330U (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.884032
Event: SPIE Defense, Security, and Sensing, 2011, Orlando, Florida, United States

Abstract

We report on a cross-disciplined, multi-institutional effort to develop large-scale 'frugal' photo-detectors capable of mm-scale space resolution and pico-second time resolution. This new R&D effort is being led by the High Energy Physics branch within DOE. The large-area fast photodetectors (LAPPD) being developed would have applications in many fields, including particle physics, astrophysics, nuclear sciences, and medical imaging. The basic approach uses novel inexpensive micro channel pores which have been functionalized using a technique called atomic layer deposition. A custom anode and fast electronics are used to readout the photodetector. High quantum efficiency photocathodes are also being explored. The R&D program includes detailed testing and end to end simulations.

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Karen Byrum "Development of large area fast microchannel plate photo-detectors", Proc. SPIE 8033, Advanced Photon Counting Techniques V, 80330U (13 May 2011); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.884032

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