Silicon Photomultiplier And Radiation Detection: Follow-Up Study And The Path Forward

This work presents a comprehensive study of the Silicon Photomultiplier (SiPM) properties as a novel alternative for radiation detector light sensor. The SiPM low current consumption, its diminutive dimensions and the high gain make this technology of great interest for applications in portable radiation detection instrumentation based on scintillation material.The development progress in investigation of the performance of the device incorporation with CsI(Tl) scintillation crystal during the R&D timeline is presented. The research shows the improvement in two major parameters: the noise level and the resolution.The finding emphasizes that the utilization of the SiPM as the light converting device in radiation sensors is potentially applicable for radiation detection and isotope identification.