Detectors

2020 IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium: photon counting

The Multi-Pixel Photon Counter (MPPC), also called silicon photomultiplier (SiPM), together with ASIC and TDC forms the key detection technology in the TOF-PET module.

Using SNR simulation to select a photodetector

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) is a statistical figure of merit used to measure the performance of a detector. It is a simple calculation that can compare various detectors to help you choose the right one for your application. Stochastic simulation of detector performance allows for a deeper analysis of the subtle contributions of detector characteristics such as gain, sensitivity, and noise to the SNR in various conditions.

MPPC & SPAD: future of photon counting detectors

Single-photon avalanche photodiode (SPAD) and silicon photomultiplier (SiPM) are related photodetector technologies. Among several similarities, one stands out: each is able to produce a measurable output current in response to a single photon.

Introduction to photodetectors part 2

Photodetectors are essential components in a vast array of modern scientific and commercial instruments and devices; technological progress will make them even more ubiquitous. Understanding their opto-electronic properties, regimes of operation, circuit requirements, and noise characteristics is essential to a practitioner to make a proper photodetector selection for a given application.

Introduction to photodetectors part 1

Photodetectors are essential components in a vast array of modern scientific and commercial instruments and devices; technological progress will make them even more ubiquitous. Understanding their opto-electronic properties, regimes of operation, circuit requirements, and noise characteristics is essential to a practitioner to make a proper photodetector selection for a given application.

Detection of light with a silicon photomultiplier: operation, circuits, and applications

Silicon photomultiplier (SiPM) is a photodetector with many attractive attributes such as very high intrinsic gain, immunity to electromagnetic fields, or low bias voltage. Due to its novel status, a full awareness of the detector’s opto-electronic characteristics, modes of operation, and suitable applications is still lacking. The purpose of the webinar is to increase this awareness among students, engineers, and scientists involved in photodetection, especially of faint sources.

SiPM (silicon photomultipliers) and SPAD (single-photon avalanche photodiodes): Emerging applications for single-photon detection

This webinar will provide a thorough overview of silicon photomultipliers (SiPMs) and single-photon avalanche photodiodes (SPADs) for low-light level photodetection. We will discuss how these sensors are designed and operated, as well as the similarities and differences between SiPMs, SPADs, and APDs. Attendees can also expect to learn about the newest versions of these sensors and the variety of applications for which they are suitable, including bioluminescence, flow cytometry, radiation monitoring, high-energy physics, and time-of-flight LiDAR.

Silicon photomultipliers (SiPMs): Operation, performance, and possible applications

Review the characteristics and improved performance increasing SiPM use in flow cytometry, radiation monitoring, and automotive LiDAR.

Silicon photomultipliers (SiPMs): Theory & practice

Use this webinar to develop a strong theoretical understanding of how a SiPM functions and become familiar with its key optoelectronic characteristics.

Low light detection: PMT v. SiPM

This webinar gives a side-by-side comparison of PMTs and SiPMs, and explains which detector is best suited for different scenarios.