Avalanche Amplification in Silicon Drift Detectors
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چکیده
A novel device which combines advantages of Silicon Drift Detector and Silicon Avalanche Diode on the same silicon wafer is proposed. Avalanche ampliication is applied to cloud of drifting electrons in order to improve detection of radiation with low energy deposition coeecient. Principle and optimal conditions for the operation of this new detector based on Avalanche Ampliier are discussed.
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