Title :
MPPC response simulation and high speed readout optimization
Author :
Retière, Fabrice
Author_Institution :
TRIUMF, Vancouver, BC, Canada
fDate :
Oct. 24 2009-Nov. 1 2009
Abstract :
A Monte-Carlo simulation of the Multi-Pixel Photon Counter (MPPC) response has been developed by the T2K collaboration. Its purpose is to understand how MPPCs affect the overall detector performances. The same MPPCs can be used in numerous applications including Positron Emission Tomography. The performances of MPPCs coupled to LYSO crystals are investigated by comparing data to simulations. The measured timing resolution is well reproduced by simulations.
Keywords :
Monte Carlo methods; lutetium compounds; nuclear electronics; photon counting; readout electronics; scintillation counters; LYSO crystal coupled MPPC; Lu1.8Y0.2SiO5; MPPC response simulation; Monte Carlo simulation; T2K collaboration; high speed readout optimization; multipixel photon counter; overall detector performance; timing resolution; Bars; Breakdown voltage; Diodes; Performance evaluation; Photonic crystals; Positron emission tomography; Radiation detectors; Resistors; Testing; Timing;
Conference_Titel :
Nuclear Science Symposium Conference Record (NSS/MIC), 2009 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Orlando, FL
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-3961-4
Electronic_ISBN :
1095-7863
DOI :
10.1109/NSSMIC.2009.5402088
