Semiconductor X-Ray Detectors

by B. G. Lowe, R. A. Sareen

Overview

This book focuses on the history and development of Si(Li) X-Ray Detectors, while providing an up-to-date review of the principles, practical applications, and state of the art of semiconductor x-ray detectors. It describes many of the facets of x-ray detection and measurement using semiconductors, from manufacture to implementation. The initial chapters summarize relevant background physics, materials science, and engineering aspects. Later chapters compare and contrast the manufacture and physical properties of systems and materials currently employed, enabling readers to fully understand the materials and scope for applications.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781040056622
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	12/07/2013
Series:	Series in Sensors
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	624
File size:	13 MB
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About the Author

Author of over 20 publications and the "conditioner" patent for Si(Li) X-Ray Detectors, B. G. Lowe holds a Ph.D from Liverpool University, UK. He has served as commonwealth education officer for University of Columbo, Sri Lanka; lecturer for University of Science-Malaysia, Penang, and North East Wales Institute of Higher Education, UK; chief physicist for Link Systems Ltd, London, UK; physics director, head of development, and senior scientist for Oxford Instruments, London, UK; and senior scientist for e2V Scientific, High Wycombe, UK. He also worked on the UK government-sponsored IMPACT project and CdZnTe detectors at Leicester University, UK.

Author of over 15 publications and two patents, R. A. Sareen holds a Ph.D from Manchester University, UK. He has served as research scientist for Ortec, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, USA; founder of Nuclan Ltd, London, UK; technical, managing, main board, and executive director for Link Systems Ltd, London, UK (now Oxford Instruments) and UEI London, UK; researcher at Manchester University; and shareholder in Link Systems Ltd, Gresham Power Electronics and Gresham Scientific Instruments Ltd, Salisbury, UK, and Camscan, Cambridge, UK. A Royal Microscopical Society and Institute of Physics fellow, he has liaised with several UK government departments, including security services, and participated in nuclear strategy and homeland security committees.

Table of Contents

Introduction. Detector Response Function. Detector Artifacts. Contacts. Si(Li) X-Ray Detectors. HPSi and HPGe X-Ray Detectors. X-Ray Detectors Based on Silicon Lithography and Planar Technology. CCD-Based X-Ray Detectors. Silicon Drift Detectors. Wide Band-Gap Semiconductors. The History of Semiconductor X-Ray Detectors.