TlBr[sub x]I[sub (1[minus]x)] photodetectors for scintillation spectroscopy

Journal Article · Thu Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 1994 · IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/23.340638· OSTI ID:6645967

Shah, K S; Lund, J C; Olschner, F; Zhang, J; Moy, L P; Squillante, M R ^[1]; Moses, W W; Derenzo, S E ^[2]

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1. Radiation Monitoring Devices, Inc., Watertown, MA (United States)
2. Lawrence Berkeley Lab., CA (United States)

This paper reports on the evaluation of photodetectors fabricated from a ternary semiconductor, TlBr[sub x]I[sub 1[minus]x] for application in scintillation spectroscopy. These photodetectors are characterized in terms of their resistivity, charge transport parameters, quantum efficiency as a function of wavelength, and finally their performance as scintillation spectrometers. The details about TlBr[sub x]I[sub 1[minus]x] purification, crystal growth and device fabrication are also addressed.

• DOE Contract Number: AC01-89ER80820; AC03-76SF00098
• OSTI ID: 6645967
• Journal Information: IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (United States), Vol. 41:6Pt2; ISSN 0018-9499
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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