Diamond radiation detectors I. Detector properties for IIa diamond
The detector properties and carrier dynamics of type IIa diamonds are reasonably well understood. The trends in the electron and hole mobilities have been characterized as a function of temperature, impurity content, electric field and carrier density. The carrier lifetimes are coupled through the nitrogen impurity. This leaves us with typical samples with collection distances of 20 to 50 micrometers. The detailed dynamics of the carriers can be modeled using a rate equation analysis. Much progress has been made in understanding the detector properties of diamond, but continued progress has been limited by the geologic processes used to make the material, for example sample size and no synthesis control. CVD diamond promises to eliminate these restrictions.
- Research Organization:
- Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-48
- OSTI ID:
- 328522
- Report Number(s):
- UCRL-JC-127288-Pt.1; CONF-9607211-; ON: DE98050862
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: International summer school of physics - Enrico Fermi, Bologna (Italy), 30 Jul - 2 Aug 1996; Other Information: PBD: 16 May 1997
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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