Author :
Rabin, M.W. ; Hoover, A.S. ; Rudy, C.R. ; Lamont, S.P. ; Tournear, D.M. ; Vo, D.T. ; Beall, J.A. ; Doriese, W.B. ; Duncan, W.D. ; Ferreira, L. ; Hilton, G.C. ; Horansky, R.D. ; Irwin, K.D. ; Neil, G. C O ; Reintsema, C.D. ; Ullom, J.N. ; Vale, L.R. ; Ches
Abstract :
We present results from the initial testing of arrays of cryogenic microcalorimeter gamma-ray detectors. The successful fabrication and multiplexed operation of these arrays allow us to make pixel-to-pixel performance comparisons. The relationship between operating conditions and array performance is investigated. Advanced refrigerators for these detectors work without liquid cryogens, achieve temperatures below 100 mK, and operate continuously for many days.
Keywords :
cryogenics; gamma-ray detection; gamma-ray spectrometers; particle calorimetry; position sensitive particle detectors; array fabrication; array multiplexed operation; array performance; cryogenic microcalorimeter gamma ray detectors; microcalorimeter nuclear spectrometers; operating conditions; Cryogenics; Energy resolution; Gamma ray detection; Gamma ray detectors; Prototypes; SQUIDs; Sensor arrays; Spectroscopy; Superconducting films; Temperature sensors; Microcalorimeter; gamma ray spectroscopy; microcalorimeter array; non-destructive analysis (NDA); nuclear forensics; spent nuclear fuel; transition-edge sensor (TES);
