Signal processing for radiation detectors /

Presents the fundamental concepts of signal processing for all application areas of ionizing radiation This book provides a clear understanding of the principles of signal processing of radiation detectors. It puts great emphasis on the characteristics of pulses from various types of detectors and o...

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Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Nakhostin, Mohammad, 1973- (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Hoboken, NJ, USA : Wiley, 2017.
Temas:
Nuclear counters.
Radioactivity > Measurement.
Signal processing.
Détecteurs de particules.
Radioactivité > Mesure.
Traitement du signal.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Signals & Signal Processing.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo (Requiere registro previo con correo institucional)
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Title Page
  • Copyright Page
  • Contents
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgement
  • Chapter 1 Signal Generation in Radiation Detectors
  • 1.1 Detector Types
  • 1.2 Signal Induction Mechanism
  • 1.2.1 Principles
  • 1.2.2 The Shockleyâ#x80;#x93;Ramo Theorem
  • 1.2.3 Detector as a Signal Generator
  • 1.3 Pulses from Ionization Detectors
  • 1.3.1 Gaseous Detectors
  • 1.3.1.1 Parallel-Plate Ionization Chamber
  • 1.3.1.2 Gridded Ionization Chamber
  • 1.3.1.3 Parallel-Plate Avalanche Counter
  • 1.3.1.4 Cylindrical Proportional Counter
  • 1.3.1.5 Multiwire Proportional Counter
  • 1.3.1.6 Micropattern Gaseous Detectors1.3.1.7 Geiger Counters
  • 1.3.2 Semiconductor Detectors
  • 1.3.2.1 Germanium Detectors
  • 1.3.2.1.1 Planar Germanium Detectors
  • 1.3.2.1.2 True Coaxial and Closed-End Coaxial Geometries
  • 1.3.2.1.3 Segmented Germanium Detectors
  • 1.3.2.2 Silicon Detectors
  • 1.3.2.3 Compound Semiconductor Detectors
  • 1.3.2.3.1 Planar Geometry
  • 1.3.2.3.2 Single-Polarity Charge Sensing
  • 1.3.2.3.3 Pixel and Strip Geometries
  • 1.4 Scintillation Detectors
  • 1.4.1 Principles
  • 1.4.2 Inorganic Scintillators
  • 1.4.3 Organic Scintillators1.4.4 The Time Evolution of Light Pulses
  • 1.4.5 Photomultiplier Tubes
  • 1.4.5.1 Principles
  • 1.4.5.2 Voltage Dividers and Gain Stabilization
  • 1.4.5.3 The PMT Equivalent Circuit and Output Waveforms
  • 1.4.6 Semiconductor Photodetectors
  • 1.4.6.1 Photodiodes
  • 1.4.6.2 Avalanche Photodiodes
  • 1.4.6.3 Silicon Photomultipliers (SiPMs)
  • References
  • Chapter 2 Signals, Systems, Noise, and Interferences
  • 2.1 Pulse Signals: Definitions
  • 2.2 Operational Amplifiers and Feedback
  • 2.3 Linear Signal Processing Systems
  • 2.3.1 Time Domain Analysis2.3.2 Frequency Domain Analysis
  • 2.3.3 Signal Filtration
  • 2.3.4 Cascaded Circuits
  • 2.4 Noise and Interference
  • 2.4.1 Noise
  • 2.4.1.1 General Definitions
  • 2.4.1.2 Power Spectral Density
  • 2.4.1.3 ParsevalÂś Theorem
  • 2.4.1.4 Autocorrelation Function
  • 2.4.1.5 Signal-to-Noise Ratio
  • 2.4.1.6 Filtered Noise
  • 2.4.1.7 Types of Noise
  • 2.4.1.7.1 Thermal Noise
  • 2.4.1.7.2 Shot Noise
  • 2.4.1.7.3 Flicker Noise
  • 2.4.1.7.4 Dielectric Noise
  • 2.4.1.8 Amplifier Noise
  • 2.4.1.9 Noise in Cascaded Circuits
  • 2.4.1.10 The Effect of Feedback2.4.2 Interferences
  • 2.4.2.1 Electromagnetic Interferences and Shielding
  • 2.4.2.2 Ground-Related Interferences
  • 2.4.2.3 Vibrations
  • 2.5 Signal Transmission
  • 2.5.1 Coaxial Cables
  • 2.5.2 Pulse Reflections
  • 2.5.3 Pulse Splitting
  • 2.6 Logic Circuits
  • 2.6.1 Types of Logic Pulses
  • 2.6.2 Basic Logic Operations
  • 2.6.3 Flip-Flops
  • References
  • Chapter 3 Preamplifiers
  • 3.1 Background
  • 3.2 Charge-Sensitive Preamplifiers
  • 3.2.1 Principles
  • 3.2.2 Preamplifier Input Device

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