SiPM-BASED RADIATION DETECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS

摘要

Techniques are disclosed for systems and methods using silicon photomultiplier (SiPM) based radiation detectors to detect radiation in an environment. An SiPM-based radiation detection system may include a number of detector assemblies, each including at least one scintillator providing light to a corresponding SiPM in response to ionizing radiation entering the scintillator. The radiation detection system may include a logic device and a number of other electronic modules to facilitate reporting, calibration, and other processes. The logic device may be adapted to process detection signals from the SiPMs to implement different types of radiation detection procedures. The logic device may also be adapted to use a communication module to report detected radiation to an indicator, a display, and/or a user interface.

主权项

1. A system comprising:
one or more scintillators; at least one SiPM adapted to receive light from the one or more scintillators; and a logic device configured to communicate with the at least one SiPM, wherein the logic device is adapted to: receive detection signals from the at least one SiPM; process the detection signals according to an operational mode for the at least one SiPM; and determine detection events from the processed detection signals in accordance with the operational mode.