Characterization of CdZnTe crystals and radiation detectors

J. Butcher, M. Hamade, M. Petryk, A. E. Bolotnikov, G. S. Camarda, Y. Cui, R. Gul, A. Hossain, K. H. Kim, G. Yang, R. B. James

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Abstract

Data obtained with BNL's National Synchrotron Light Source (NSLS) has helped to elucidate, in detail, the roles of non-uniformity and extended defects on the performance of CZT detectors, as well as the root cause of device polarization during exposure to a high flux of incident X-rays. Measurements of carrier traps will be reported, including their nature and relationships to different growth methods (conventional Bridgman, high-pressure Bridgman, traveling heater, and floating zone methods). Most findings will be correlated with the performance of spectrometer-grade CZT Xray and gamma detectors, and new directions to resolve the material deficiencies will be offered.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationChemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE) Sensing XIII
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Print)9780819490360
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012
Externally publishedYes
EventChemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE) Sensing XIII - Baltimore, MD, United States
Duration: 2012 Apr 242012 Apr 27

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume8358
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Conference

ConferenceChemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE) Sensing XIII
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBaltimore, MD
Period12/4/2412/4/27

Keywords

  • Cdznte detectors
  • Crystal defects
  • Synchrotron light source

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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