Next Generation of Photo-Detector for Particle Astrophysics.

Technical Information Center Oak Ridge Tennessee

关键词: Photodetectors;    Particle astrophysics;    Astroparticles;    Gamma rays;    Neutrinos;   

RP-ID  :  DE2009956926

学科分类：工程和技术（综合）

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来源: National Technical Reports Library

【 摘 要 】

We advocate support of research aimed at developing alternatives to the photomultiplier tube for photon detection in large astroparticle experiments such as gamma-ray and neutrino astronomy, and direct dark matter detectors. Specifically, we discuss the development of large area photocathode microchannel plate photomultipliers and silicon photomultipliers. Both technologies have the potential to exhibit improved photon detection efficiency compared to existing glass vacuum photomultiplier tubes.