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  • Nuclear Instrumentation
  • Photon Detection Technology

Background:

  • Silicon photomultipliers (SiPMs) are increasingly replacing traditional photomultiplier tubes (PMTs) in radiation detection.
  • Potential non-linearity in SiPM response due to microcell saturation is a concern, especially when single SiPMs detect light from small scintillators or when SiPM arrays cover larger scintillators.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the non-linearity of silicon photomultiplier (SiPM) responses in radiation detection applications.
  • To determine how SiPM saturation effects depend on the characteristics of both the scintillator and the SiPM (or SiPM array).

Main Methods:

  • A realistic numerical approach was employed to model SiPM behavior.
  • Experimental tests were conducted to validate the numerical findings.

Main Results:

  • Saturation effects in SiPMs are influenced by the combined features of the scintillator and the SiPM (array).
  • Quantitative data was generated to illustrate the linearity boundaries of SiPM-based radiation detection systems.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding SiPM linearity is essential for designing accurate radiation detection systems.
  • The findings provide valuable insights for optimizing future detector configurations and defining operational limits.