Photodetectors

In this book some recent advances in development of photodetectors and photodetection systems for specific applications are included. In the first section of the book nine different types of photodetectors and their characteristics are presented. Next, some theoretical aspects and simulations are discussed. The last eight chapters are devoted to the development of photodetection systems for imaging, particle size analysis, transfers of time, measurement of vibrations, magnetic field, polarization of light, and particle energy. The book is addressed to students, engineers, and researchers working in the field of photonics and advanced technologies

Characterization, Operation and Wafer-level Testing of an ultra-fast 4k Pixel Readout ASIC for the DSSC X-ray Detector at the European XFEL

The DEPFET sensor with signal compression (DSSC) project develops amegapixel X-ray camera dedicated for ultra-fast imaging at 4.5MHz frame rate at the European X-ray free electron laser facility in Hamburg. Further requirements are single photon resolution for so X-rays and a high dynamic range. The system concept includes a hybrid pixel detector, utilizing a non-linear DEPFET sensor. A dedicated readout ASIC allows full parallel readout of a 64 x 64 sensor pixel matrix by in-pixel filtering, immediate analog-to-digital conversion and storage. This thesis presents the ASIC working principle, architecture and the design of a test environment as well as test results of the electronics. Possible improvements of the circuits are highlighted. Measurements on sensor and ASIC assemblies are shown verifying the low noise and high dynamic range properties. The implementation of large scale tests for Known Good Die selection is reported. An introduction to free electron lasers and photon detection principles is included to put the DSSC system into the scientific context

GSI Scientific Report 2009 [GSI Report 2010-1]

Displacement design response spectrum is an essential component for the currently-developing displacement-based seismic design and assessment procedures. This paper proposes a new and simple method for constructing displacement design response spectra on soft soil sites. The method takes into account modifications of the seismic waves by the soil layers, giving due considerations to factors such as the level of bedrock shaking, material non-linearity, seismic impedance contrast at the interface between soil and bedrock, and plasticity of the soil layers. The model is particularly suited to applications in regions with a paucity of recorded strong ground motion data, from which empirical models cannot be reliably developed