Title :
A method to quench and recharge avalanche photodiodes for use in high rate situations
Author :
Fenker, H. ; Oliver, J. ; Regan, T. ; Thomas, J.
Author_Institution :
Superconducting Super Collider Lab., Dallas, TX, USA
Abstract :
A circuit has been developed which allows operation of avalanche photodiodes (APDs) in Geiger mode at rates compatible with Superconducting Super Collider experiments. The circuit is described and tests of Geiger mode APDs for high-energy physics applications are discussed. While the efficiency of the APDs in the circuits considered is limited by the limited bias voltage, even the 30% detection efficiency achievable is quite good in comparison to readily available photocathodes
Keywords :
Geiger counters; avalanche photodiodes; nuclear electronics; Geiger mode; avalanche photodiodes; bias voltage; detection efficiency; quench; recharge; Anodes; Avalanche photodiodes; Charge carrier processes; Circuit testing; Detectors; Laboratories; Linearity; Optical sensors; Timing; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Nuclear Science Symposium and Medical Imaging Conference, 1992., Conference Record of the 1992 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Orlando, FL
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0884-0
DOI :
10.1109/NSSMIC.1992.301545
