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− | [http://optoelectronics.perkinelmer.com/content/ApplicationNotes/APP_APDUsersGuide.pdf Introduction on Avalanche Photodiodes] | + | *[http://optoelectronics.perkinelmer.com/content/ApplicationNotes/APP_APDUsersGuide.pdf Introduction on Avalanche Photodiodes] |
− | * What is dark noise? | + | ** What is dark noise? |
− | [http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6TVD-4HF3B26-17&_user=10&_coverDate=01%2F31%2F2006&_rdoc=1&_fmt=&_orig=search&_sort=d&view=c&_acct=C000050221&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=10&md5=30a85be842912271ed9419f8be292f4d Using the SiPM for Particle Physics] | + | *[http://zeus.phys.uconn.edu/halld/siliconPM/NPB-150-144.pdf Using the SiPM for Particle Physics] |
| + | ** Ultra-relativistic Universe? -detected to find out more about |
| + | ** Geiger mode? -SiPMs will be running in or "limited Geiger Mode |
| + | ** The SiPMs tested are ineffective at detecting Ultraviolet because it has no n-on-p structure. |
| + | ** Dynamic Range? of what? (wavelength of detected light?) |
| + | *[http://zeus.phys.uconn.edu/halld/siliconPM/ICRC-2005-101.pdf Another Article about using the SiPM for the Magic/Euso detector] |
| + | ** Quantum Efficiency vs. Regular Efficiency |
| + | ** What is threshold energy? ph.e.? |
| + | ** to Prevent Crosstalk, one could Optically decouples cells from each other. |
| + | ** Passive Quenching - why would you want to quench breakdown if that signifies a successful detection? |
| + | ** "In this new concept the readout node of a silicon drift detector (SDD) is replaced by a Geiger APD." (?) |
| + | *[http://zeus.phys.uconn.edu/halld/siliconPM/courier-2-2007.htm Cern's take on the SiPM] |
| + | ** Very good temperature stability? What we are testing? |
| + | *[http://zeus.phys.uconn.edu/halld/siliconPM/NIMA-504-48.pdf Technical applications of the SiPM] |
| + | *[http://zeus.phys.uconn.edu/halld/siliconPM/ICFA-9-2001.pdf Advanced study of Silicon Photomultiplier] |
| + | ** Graph end of Page 3, explanation - pg 4 |
| + | ** Where does electronic noise come from? |
| + | ** ENF Factor? |
| + | ** Figure 6 |
| + | ** If a SiPM is just an array of APDs, then shouldn't the SiPM have at least the same complexity, if not be more complex than the APD? |
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| + | * If the goal is to detect individual photons, then can any dark rate be acceptable at all, especially to the magnitude of 10^6 events/mm^2 sec or even 10^4 events/mm^2 sec" |
| + | * What are virtual Photons? |
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| + | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silicon_photomultiplier Wiki article?] |