Publications by authors named "Alex Materne"
Sensors (Basel)
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- Silicon Photomultipliers (SiPMs) are compact and efficient single photon detectors that are becoming popular in space applications due to their advantages over traditional photomultiplier tubes, especially in low-power and weight-constrained environments.
- Exposure to high levels of radiation during space missions can negatively impact SiPM performance, prompting research into understanding and improving their radiation damage effects.
- The study involved irradiating small area NUV-HD SiPMs and showed that proton damage primarily increases dark count rates, but smaller devices demonstrated better resilience, suggesting future designs could focus on light or charge-focusing mechanisms for enhanced radiation tolerance.
