Published October 21, 2009 | Version v1
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First Avalanche-photodiode camera test (FACT): A novel camera using G-APDs for the observation of very high-energy γ-rays with Cherenkov telescopes

Creators

  • 1. ETH Zurich, CH-8093 Zurich (Switzerland)
  • 2. Dortmund University of Technology, D-44221 Dortmund (Germany)
  • 3. University of Wuerzburg, D-97074 Wuerzburg (Germany)
  • 4. Max-Planck-Institut fuer Physik, D-80805 Muenchen (Germany)
  • 5. University of Geneva, CH-1211 Geneva (Switzerland)
  • 6. Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI) Villigen, CH-5232 Villigen (Switzerland)

Description

We present a project for a novel camera using Geiger-mode Avalanche Photodiodes (G-APDs), to be installed in a small telescope (former HEGRA CT3) on the MAGIC site in La Palma (Canary Island, Spain). This novel type of semiconductor photon detector provides several superior features compared to conventional photomultiplier tubes (PMTs). The most promising one is a much higher Photon Detection Efficiency.

Availability note (English)

Available from http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.nima.2009.05.082

Additional details

Identifiers

DOI
10.1016/j.nima.2009.05.082;
PII
S0168-9002(09)01133-4;

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research. Section A, Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment
Journal Volume
610
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
p. 400-403
ISSN
0168-9002
CODEN
NIMAER

Conference

Title
5. international conference on new developments in photodetection
Acronym
NDIP08
Dates
15-20 Jun 2008
Place
Aix-les-Bains (France)

INIS

Country of Publication
Netherlands
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
41069295
Subject category
S46: INSTRUMENTATION RELATED TO NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
AIR; CAMERAS; DETECTION; EFFICIENCY; EXTENSIVE AIR SHOWERS; GAMMA RADIATION; PHOTODIODES; PHOTONS; SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIALS; TELESCOPES
Descriptors DEC
BOSONS; COSMIC RADIATION; COSMIC SHOWERS; ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION; ELEMENTARY PARTICLES; FLUIDS; GASES; IONIZING RADIATIONS; MASSLESS PARTICLES; MATERIALS; RADIATIONS; SECONDARY COSMIC RADIATION; SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES; SEMICONDUCTOR DIODES; SHOWERS

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