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Array of virtual Frisch-grid CZT detectors with common cathode readout and pulse-height correction

Conference ·
OSTI ID:1013506
We present our new results from testing 15-mm-long virtual Frisch-grid CdZnTe detectors with a common-cathode readout for correcting pulse-height distortions. The array employs parallelepiped-shaped CdZnTe (CZT) detectors of a large geometrical aspect ratio, with two planar contacts on the top and bottom surfaces (anode and cathode) and an additional shielding electrode on the crystal's sides to create the virtual Frisch-grid effect. We optimized the geometry of the device and improved its spectral response. We found that reducing to 5 mm the length of the shielding electrode placed next to the anode had no adverse effects on the device's performance. At the same time, this allowed corrections for electron loss by reading the cathode signals to obtain depth information.
Research Organization:
BROOKHAVEN NATIONAL LABORATORY (BNL)
Sponsoring Organization:
Department Of Homeland Security
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-98CH10886
OSTI ID:
1013506
Report Number(s):
BNL--93956-2010-CP; NN2001000
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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