Radiation Damage on SiPM for High Energy Physics Experiments in space missions

Silicon photomultipliers (SiPMs) are a popular choice for various applications, especially in astroparticle physics. These devices are coupled with organic or inorganic scintillators, allowing them to detect scintillation light and Cherenkov light. They are particularly promising for space missions...

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Main Authors: Guerrisi Celeste, Ruzzarin Maria Stella, Acerbi Fabio, Bissaldi Elisabetta, Di Venere Leonardo, Gargano Fabio, Giordano Francesco, Gola Alberto, Loporchio Serena, Merzi Stefano, Moretti Elena, Palù Giovanni
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Published: EDP Sciences 2025-01-01
Series:EPJ Web of Conferences
Online Access:https://www.epj-conferences.org/articles/epjconf/pdf/2025/04/epjconf_ricap2024_12008.pdf
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author Guerrisi Celeste
Ruzzarin Maria Stella
Acerbi Fabio
Bissaldi Elisabetta
Di Venere Leonardo
Gargano Fabio
Giordano Francesco
Gola Alberto
Loporchio Serena
Merzi Stefano
Moretti Elena
Palù Giovanni
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Gargano Fabio
Giordano Francesco
Gola Alberto
Loporchio Serena
Merzi Stefano
Moretti Elena
Palù Giovanni
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description Silicon photomultipliers (SiPMs) are a popular choice for various applications, especially in astroparticle physics. These devices are coupled with organic or inorganic scintillators, allowing them to detect scintillation light and Cherenkov light. They are particularly promising for space missions because of their compact size, low operating bias, and non sensitivity to magnetic fields. We studied the effects of proton irradiation at fluences up to 1 × 1011p/cm2 on FBK’s NUV-HD-lowCT SiPMs with 40 μm and 15 μm cell pitches. Proton-induced bulk damage increased the dark count rate (DCR) and dark current, with no significant changes in the breakdown voltage. These results align with previous studies on radiation effects in SiPMs and provide insights to mitigate performance degradation in space applications.
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spelling doaj-art-cc9bcc209707498b8126cae4e1f4deb42025-08-20T01:51:57ZengEDP SciencesEPJ Web of Conferences2100-014X2025-01-013191200810.1051/epjconf/202531912008epjconf_ricap2024_12008Radiation Damage on SiPM for High Energy Physics Experiments in space missionsGuerrisi Celeste0Ruzzarin Maria Stella1Acerbi Fabio2Bissaldi Elisabetta3Di Venere Leonardo4Gargano Fabio5Giordano Francesco6Gola Alberto7Loporchio Serena8Merzi Stefano9Moretti Elena10Palù Giovanni11Dipartimento Interateneo di Fisica “M. Merlin” dell’Università e del Politecnico di BariFBK – Fondazione Bruno KesslerFBK – Fondazione Bruno KesslerDipartimento Interateneo di Fisica “M. Merlin” dell’Università e del Politecnico di BariINFN – Sezione di BariINFN – Sezione di BariDipartimento Interateneo di Fisica “M. Merlin” dell’Università e del Politecnico di BariFBK – Fondazione Bruno KesslerDipartimento Interateneo di Fisica “M. Merlin” dell’Università e del Politecnico di BariFBK – Fondazione Bruno KesslerFBK – Fondazione Bruno KesslerFBK – Fondazione Bruno KesslerSilicon photomultipliers (SiPMs) are a popular choice for various applications, especially in astroparticle physics. These devices are coupled with organic or inorganic scintillators, allowing them to detect scintillation light and Cherenkov light. They are particularly promising for space missions because of their compact size, low operating bias, and non sensitivity to magnetic fields. We studied the effects of proton irradiation at fluences up to 1 × 1011p/cm2 on FBK’s NUV-HD-lowCT SiPMs with 40 μm and 15 μm cell pitches. Proton-induced bulk damage increased the dark count rate (DCR) and dark current, with no significant changes in the breakdown voltage. These results align with previous studies on radiation effects in SiPMs and provide insights to mitigate performance degradation in space applications.https://www.epj-conferences.org/articles/epjconf/pdf/2025/04/epjconf_ricap2024_12008.pdf
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Ruzzarin Maria Stella
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Bissaldi Elisabetta
Di Venere Leonardo
Gargano Fabio
Giordano Francesco
Gola Alberto
Loporchio Serena
Merzi Stefano
Moretti Elena
Palù Giovanni
Radiation Damage on SiPM for High Energy Physics Experiments in space missions
EPJ Web of Conferences
title Radiation Damage on SiPM for High Energy Physics Experiments in space missions
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title_short Radiation Damage on SiPM for High Energy Physics Experiments in space missions
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