Application of SiPM for Modern Nuclear Physics Practical Workshop

International Conference on Particle Physics and Astrophysics

物理学;天文学

Chepurnov, A.S.^1 ; Gavrilenko, O.I.^2 ; Caccia, Massimo^3 ; Mattone, Cristina^4 ; Oleinik, A.N.^5 ; Radchenko, V.V.^1

Skobeltsyn Institute of Nuclear Physics, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia^1

Physics Department, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia^2

Department of Science and High Technology, University of Insubria, Como, Italy^3

CAEN S.p.A., Viareggio, Italy^4

Laboratory of Radiation Physics, Belgorod National Research University, Belgorod, Russia^5

关键词: Academic institutions;    Development and applications;    Educational experiment;    Photon number resolving;    Research communities;    Silicon photomultiplier;    Single photon sensitivity;    Statistical properties;   

Others  :  https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1742-6596/798/1/012224/pdf
DOI  :  10.1088/1742-6596/798/1/012224

学科分类：天文学(综合)

来源: IOP

【 摘 要 】

Silicon PhotoMultipliers (SiPM) are state of the art light detectors with very high single photon sensitivity and photon number resolving capability, representing a breakthrough in several fundamental and applied Science domains. So, introduction of SiPM in to the education is important process increasing the number of specialists involved in the SiPM development and application. As a result of collaborative efforts between industry and academic institutions modular set of instruments based on SiPM light sensors has been developed by CAEN s.p.a. It is developed for educational purposes mainly and allows performing a series of experiments including photon detection, gamma spectrometry, cosmic ray observation and beta and gamma ray absorption. In addition, an educational experiments based on a SiPM set-up guides students towards a comprehensive knowledge of SiPM technology while experiencing the quantum nature of light and exploring the statistical properties of the light pulses emitted by a LED. The toolbox is actually an open platform in continuous evolution thanks to the contribution of the research community and cooperation with high schools.