The Next Generation of Photo-Detectors for Particle Astrophysics
Robert G. Wagner (1), Karen L. Byrum (1), Mayly Sanchez (1), Alexandre, V. Vaniachine (1), Oswald Siegmund (2), Nepomuk A. Otte (3), Erik Ramberg, (4), Jeter Hall (4), and James Buckley (5) ((1) Argonne National Laboratory,, (2) University of California, Berkeley
TL;DR
This paper discusses advancing photon detection technologies like microchannel plate and silicon photomultipliers to improve efficiency in large-scale astroparticle experiments such as gamma-ray, neutrino, and dark matter detection.
Contribution
It advocates for research into alternative photon detectors, focusing on large-area photocathode microchannel plate and silicon photomultiplier technologies.
Findings
Potential for higher photon detection efficiency
Development of large-area photocathode devices
Enhanced performance over traditional photomultiplier tubes
Abstract
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.
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TopicsNeutrino Physics Research · Dark Matter and Cosmic Phenomena · Astrophysics and Cosmic Phenomena