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LabVIEW-based control and acquisition system for the dosimetric characterization of a silicon strip detector
M C Ovejero1, A Pérez Vega-Leal2, M I Gallardo1
1Departamento de Física Atómica, Molecular y Nuclear, Facultad de Física, Universidad de Sevilla, Seville, Spain.
The Review of Scientific Instruments
|March 3, 2017
Summary
A new LabVIEW software system automates experiments and data analysis for silicon strip detector dosimetry. This tool aids in the routine characterization of silicon detectors used with beam accelerators.
Area of Science:
- * Scientific instrumentation and software development.
- * Radiation detection and measurement.
- * Materials science and detector physics.
Background:
- * Dosimetric characterization is crucial for silicon strip detectors.
- * Existing methods for data acquisition and analysis can be time-consuming.
- * Automation is needed for efficient and reliable detector performance evaluation.
Purpose of the Study:
- * To introduce a novel software system for automated data acquisition, control, and analysis.
- * To enable precise dosimetry measurements of silicon strip detectors in polyethylene.
- * To facilitate the routine dosimetric characterization of silicon detectors.
Main Methods:
- * Development of a custom software system utilizing LabVIEW.
- * Implementation of automated experimental procedures for data collection.
- * Integration of data analysis algorithms for dosimetric evaluation.
Main Results:
- * Successful automation of experiments and data analysis for silicon strip detectors.
- * Accurate dosimetry data acquisition in a polyethylene medium.
- * Validation of the software as a tool for daily beam accelerator checks.
Conclusions:
- * The developed LabVIEW system provides a comprehensive solution for silicon detector dosimetry.
- * Full automation enhances the efficiency and accuracy of detector characterization.
- * This system is a valuable asset for routine quality assurance of beam accelerators.
