Published November 1995 | Version v1
Journal article

First large sample study of visible light photon counters (VLPC's)

  • 1. Fermi Nat. Accel. Lab., Batavia, IL (United States)

Description

Characterization of a large number of visible light photon counters (VLPC) is an integral part of the scintillating fiber system test for the DO upgrade, currently underway at Fermilab. We report results from our investigation of 4200 channels of HISTE IV VLPC's, for use in a cosmic ray test. We have studied the dependence of critical device characteristics like quantum efficiency, gain, and noise as a function of operating temperature and VLPC bias voltage, and the variation of these characteristics over the large sample. We also discuss the general operation of the devices and the problems encountered during the characterization. (orig.)

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Journal Title
Nuclear Physics. B, Proceedings Supplements
Journal Volume
44
Journal Page Range
p. 340-348.
ISSN
0920-5632
CODEN
NPBSE7

Conference

Title
4. international conference on advanced technology and particle physics.
Dates
3-7 Oct 1994.
Place
Como (Italy).

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