First tests and long-term prospects of Geigermode avalanche photodiodes as camera sensors for IACTs

Geigermode avalanche photodiodes (G-APD) are novel photodetectors, which can detect single photons. This type of diodes might become an alternative to photomultipliers (PMT) in next-generation Imaging Air Cherenkov Telescopes. Prospects, limitations and development directions are be discussed. Resul...

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Published inarXiv.org
Main Authors Lorenz, Eckart, Mirzoyan, Razmick, Miyamoto, Hiroko, Otte, Nepomuk, Renker, Dieter
Format Paper
LanguageEnglish
Published Ithaca Cornell University Library, arXiv.org 05.07.2009
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Avalanche diodes
Photodiodes
Photomultiplier tubes
Telescopes
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Summary:Geigermode avalanche photodiodes (G-APD) are novel photodetectors, which can detect single photons. This type of diodes might become an alternative to photomultipliers (PMT) in next-generation Imaging Air Cherenkov Telescopes. Prospects, limitations and development directions are be discussed. Results from first tests are reported.
ISSN:2331-8422