Photoelectron collection efficiency at high pressure for a gamma detector envisaging medical imaging

  • C. D. R. Azevedo University of Aveiro
  • C. A. B. Oliveira University of Aveiro
  • J. M. F. dos Santos University of Coimbra
  • J. F. C. A. Veloso University of Aveiro

Resumo

Recent developments on gas avalanche detectors based on microstructures operating at high pressure allow fair detection efficiency for hard X- and gamma-rays. A hybrid system combining an assisted scintillation in a highpressure xenon gas medium and two UV photosensors based on microstructures operating face to face, having the xenon medium sandwiched between, is under investigation for imaging purposes. To evaluate the photosensor operation at high pressure, a study of the photoelectron collection efficiency (PCE) is needed. First results show no significant variation on the relative PCE from 1 to 5 bar xenon filling pressure for different applied voltages.

Publicado
2007-01-01
Secção
Poster Session