Fluctuations in Avalanche photodiode structure

KOÇAK F., Tapan İ.

6th International Conference of the Balkan-Physical-Union, İstanbul, Turkey, 22 - 26 August 2006, pp.201-202 identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
  • Doi Number: 10.1063/1.2733106
  • City: İstanbul
  • Country: Turkey
  • Page Numbers: pp.201-202
  • Keywords: Avalanche photodiodes, Monte Carlo simulation, signal fluctuation
  • Bursa Uludag University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The number of primary photo-electrons and the excess noise factor of the Avalanche photodiode (APD) are important parameters for the energy resolution of the crystal-APD system. In the present paper, the mean signal value and its fluctuations have been investigated for the well defined silicon Hamamatsu S8148 APD structure as a function of incident photons wavelength. Calculations were made with a Single Particle Monte Carlo simulation technique. Based on this work, the performance of the Hamamatsu S8148 APD as a photodetector for the PbWO4 scintillation light has been discussed.