Measurement of the Gamma-Ray Response of Some Commercial Silicon Detectors,
Abstract
This report gives the results of measurements of the response of some commercial photodiodes and particle detectors ot monoenergetic gamma-ray sources. The absolute response and the response, as a function of photon energy, detector thickness and discriminator level, were investigated and are shown to be in general agreement with earlier calculations. It is concluded that, with appropriate photon filtration, the small photodiodes tested would be suitable for the relatively high dose-rate measurements of primary interest for military applications, although their thickness is greater than the thickness for best energy response. Keywords: Silicon detector; Gamma radiation; Energy response; Radiation damage; Canada.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADA187431
Entities
People
- S. Mcgowan
Organizations
- Defence Research and Development Canada