Characterization of CdTe and CdZnTe detectors for gamma-ray imaging applications

• Published in: Nuclear instruments & methods in physics research. Section A, Accelerators, spectrometers, detectors and associated equipment Vol. 458; no. 1; pp. 297 - 309
• Main Authors: Verger, L, Boitel, M, Gentet, M.C, Hamelin, R, Mestais, C, Mongellaz, F, Rustique, J, Sanchez, G
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.02.2001
• Subjects: Bi-parametric spectrum; CdTe; CdZnTe; Detection efficiency; Energy resolution; Gamma camera detector; HBM; HPBM; Lifetime; Mobility; Pulse height; Rise time; Scatter rejection; THM; TOF; Transport properties; VBM; VBM; Rise time; Transport properties; Scatter rejection; Mobility; Bi-parametric spectrum; TOF; CdTe; HPBM; HBM; Lifetime; Energy resolution; Pulse height; THM; Gamma camera detector

CEA-LETI in association with Bicron and Crismatec has been developing solid-state gamma camera technology based on CZT. The project included gamma camera head systems development including front-end electronics with an integrated circuit (ASIC), material growth, and detector fabrication and characte...