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Device and method for detecting light using a silicon photomultiplier and flat-top optical system

US10527835B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS CMS GMBH · DE

Inventors

Manuel Kremer · Leimen, DE
Marcus Dyba · Wetzlar, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 24, 2016
Grant date	Jan 7, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 5, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG02B21/0096
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device for detecting light includes a silicon photomultiplier (SiPM) comprising a detection area formed from an array of a plurality of single-photon avalanche diodes (SPADs). An optical system is configured to shape the light such that the detection area is covered as completely as possible with a light beam region of substantially constant intensity.

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