Semiconductor Radiation Detectors: Technology and Applications

This book provides an in-depth education on radiation detectors,from sensor to read-out electronics to application,including emerging materials and applications in medical, industrial, and security fields. Written by experts from academia and industry, it covers a wide range of topics for beginners and experts alike.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 312 pages
Publication date: 13 June 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Radiation detectors play a crucial role in various fields, from medical imaging to industrial process monitoring, and security applications. With advancements in detector materials and emerging applications, radiation detectors have become more efficient and versatile. In this comprehensive book, we will explore the fundamentals of radiation detectors, from sensor design to read-out electronics, and their applications in various fields.

We will begin by discussing the different types of radiation detectors available, including X-ray detectors, gamma-ray detectors, and neutron detectors. Each type of detector has its unique characteristics and applications, and we will examine their performance, limitations, and potential uses.

Next, we will delve into the principles of radiation detection and the various detection mechanisms employed by radiation detectors. We will discuss the importance of energy resolution, sensitivity, and selectivity in detecting different types of radiation.

We will then move on to the design and construction of radiation detectors. We will explore the materials used in detector construction, such as semiconductor materials like CdZTe and Cr-compensated GaAs, and their advantages and disadvantages. We will also discuss the techniques used to fabricate these detectors, such as wafer bonding and microfabrication.

Once we have a good understanding of the design and construction of radiation detectors, we will discuss their read-out electronics. We will explore the different types of read-out electronics, such as charge-coupled devices (CCDs) and photomultiplier tubes (PMTs), and their advantages and disadvantages. We will also discuss the techniques used to amplify and process the signals from these detectors, such as analog-to-digital conversion and data acquisition.

Finally, we will explore the applications of radiation detectors in various fields. We will discuss their use in medical imaging, industrial process monitoring, security applications, and nuclear and particle physics. We will examine the advantages and limitations of radiation detectors in each application and the potential for future advancements.

In conclusion, this book aims to educate the reader on radiation detectors, from sensor to read-out electronics to application. We will cover a wide range of topics on radiation detectors, including their fundamentals, design, construction, read-out electronics, and applications. With chapters written by an international selection of authors from both academia and industry, the book will satisfy the needs of both beginners and experts in the field.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032339412