High speed imaging photon-counting system

O. Ryan, M. Redfern, A. Sheared

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Abstract

A new use for a 2-dimensional position sensitive diode (PSD) is described. A duolateral PSD was used with a microchannel plate image intensifier as a proof-of-concept photon counting (event driven) imager for astronomical imaging and photometry. This produced an imager capable of counting 25-30 kcps over the astronomical bands B, V & R, with an overall efficiency of ∼ 19%.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHigh Energy, Optical, and Infrared Detectors for Astronomy II
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2006
EventHigh Energy, Optical, and Infrared Detectors for Astronomy II - Orlando, FL, United States
Duration: 24 May 200627 May 2006

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume6276
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Conference

ConferenceHigh Energy, Optical, and Infrared Detectors for Astronomy II
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityOrlando, FL
Period24/05/0627/05/06

Keywords

  • Avalanche photodiode
  • Detectors
  • High time resolution
  • Imaging
  • Microchannel plate intensifier
  • Photometers
  • Photon counting
  • Position sensitive diode

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