Pixelated photon detector
US6621084B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 22, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 16, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 22, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01T1/2928
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A pixelated detector for detecting photons is provided comprising: a semiconductor crystal; a cathode electrode on a first surface of the crystal; an anode comprising a plurality of anode pixel electrodes on a second surface of the crystal; and a signal generator that receives signals from at least one electrode of the electrodes. When a photon is incident on the detector the signal generator generates a timing signal responsive to signals induced on the at least one electrode by electrons and holes produced by the incident photon and the at least one electrode has a size larger than the size of a single anode pixel electrode.
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