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Next Generation of Photo-Detector for Particle Astrophysics.


DE2009956926

Publication Date 2009
Page Count 15
Abstract We advocate support of research aimed at developing alternatives to the photomultiplier tube for photon detection in large astroparticle experiments such as gamma-ray and neutrino astronomy, and direct dark matter detectors. Specifically, we discuss the development of large area photocathode microchannel plate photomultipliers and silicon photomultipliers. Both technologies have the potential to exhibit improved photon detection efficiency compared to existing glass vacuum photomultiplier tubes.
Keywords
  • Photodetectors
  • Particle astrophysics
  • Astroparticles
  • Gamma rays
  • Neutrinos
  • Astronomy
Source Agency
  • Technical Information Center Oak Ridge Tennessee
Corporate Authors Argonne National Lab., IL. High Energy Physics Div.; Department of Energy, Washington, DC.
Supplemental Notes Sponsored by Department of Energy, Washington, DC.
Document Type Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number 200922
Next Generation of Photo-Detector for Particle Astrophysics.
Next Generation of Photo-Detector for Particle Astrophysics.
DE2009956926

  • Photodetectors
  • Particle astrophysics
  • Astroparticles
  • Gamma rays
  • Neutrinos
  • Astronomy
  • Technical Information Center Oak Ridge Tennessee
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