Detection of noble gas scintillation light with large area avalanche photodiodes (LAAPDs)

被引：10
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作者：
Chandrasekharan, R [1 ]
Messina, M [1 ]
Rubbia, A [1 ]
机构：
[1] ETH, Inst Teilchenphys, CH-8093 Zurich, Switzerland
来源：
NUCLEAR INSTRUMENTS & METHODS IN PHYSICS RESEARCH SECTION A-ACCELERATORS SPECTROMETERS DETECTORS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT | 2005年 / 546卷 / 03期
关键词：
avalanche photodiode; LAAPD; DUV detection; quantum efficiency; noble gas scintillation; argon IR emission;
D O I：
10.1016/j.nima.2005.03.105
中图分类号：
TH7 [仪器、仪表];
学科分类号：
0804 ; 080401 ; 081102 ;
摘要：
Large area avalanche photodiodes (LAAPDs) were used for a series of systematic measurements of the scintillation light in Ar, Kr, and Xe gas. Absolute quantum efficiencies are derived. Values for Xe and Kr are consistent with those given by the manufacturer. For the first time we show that argon scintillation (128 nm) can be detected at a quantum efficiency above 40%. Low-pressure argon gas is shown to emit significant amounts of non-UV radiation. The average energy expenditure for the creation of non-UV photons in argon gas at this pressure is measured to be below 378 eV. (c) 2005 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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页码：426 / 437
页数：12
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