Irradiation of LWIR Detectors with X-Rays Generated Near the Sample

Abstract

A novel approach for testing the effects of ionizing radiation on long-wavelength infrared (LWIR) detectors operating in a thermally-shielded environment is described. An electron beam is introduced into a cryogenic chamber and used to generate a low-energy X-rays in a cold target foil proximate to the detector. Applications of the method include ionization induced noise and accumulated dose studies.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA230480

Entities

People

  • C. G. Rogers
  • L. D. Fleshner
  • M. E. O'brien

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amplitude
  • California
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Dose Rate
  • Electro-Optics
  • Electromagnetic Shielding
  • Electron Beams
  • Electrons
  • Excitation
  • Gamma Rays
  • Ionization
  • Ionizing Radiation
  • Radiation
  • Spectra
  • Standards
  • X Rays

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Image Processing and Computer Vision.
  • Nuclear and Radiation Engineering.
  • Quantum spin resonance or Electron Paramagnetic Resonance spectroscopy.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy
  • Microelectronics