Development of a virtual Frisch-Grid CZT detector based on the array structure

Younghak Kim, Wonho Lee

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Abstract

Background: Cadmium zinc telluride (CZT) is a promising material because of a high detection efficiency, good energy resolution, and operability at room temperature. However, the cost of CZT dramatically increases as its size increases. In this study, to achieve a large effective volume with relatively low cost, an array structure comprised of individual virtual Frisch-grid CZT detectors was proposed. Materials and Methods: The prototype consisted of 2 × 2 CZTs, a holder, anode and cathode printed circuit boards (PCBs), and an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC). CZTs were used and the non-contacting shielding electrode method was applied for virtual Frisch-grid effect. An ASIC was used, and the holder and the PCBs were fabricated. In the current system, because the CZTs formed a common cathode, a total of 5 channels were assigned for data processing. Results and Discussion: An experiment using 137Cs at room temperature was conducted for 10 minutes. Energy and timing information was acquired and the depth of interaction was calculated by the timing difference between the signals of both electrodes. Based on obtained three-dimensional position information, the energy correction was carried out, and as a result the energy spectra showed the improvements. In addition, a Compton image was reconstructed using the iterative method. Conclusion: The virtual Frisch-grid CZT detector based on the array structure was developed and the energy spectra and the Compton image were successfully acquired.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)35-44
Number of pages10
JournalJournal of Radiation Protection and Research
Volume45
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2020 Mar 31

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
This work was supported by the Nuclear Safety Research Program through the Korea Foundation of Nuclear Safety (KoFONS) using the financial resource granted by the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission (NSSC) of the Republic of Korea (No. 1903006).

Publisher Copyright:
Copyright © 2020 The Korean Association for Radiation Protection

Keywords

  • Array Structure
  • Compton Imaging
  • Radiation Monitoring
  • Spectroscopy
  • Virtual Frisch-Grid CZT

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis
  • Radiation
  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
  • Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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