Monte Carlo simulation on single photon counting charge coupled device

A new encoding method is proposed to improve the performance of pseudo-random single-photon counting ranging (PSPCR) Lidar. The encoding principle and methodology are presented. In addition, the influence of detector’s dead time on the detection probability is analyzed with theoretical derivation and Monte Carlo simulation. Meanwhile, we propose using macro code as the analysis unit to quantitatively analyze the detection probability and single-photon detection efficiency of the traditional PSPCR Lidar and the modulated PSPCR Lidar. The Monte Carlo simulation and experiment prove that the proposed method exhibited better ranging performance than the traditional PSPCR Lidar system.

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Operation of a single-photon–counting x-ray charge-coupled device camera spectrometer in a petawatt environment

Review of Scientific Instruments ◽

10.1063/1.1788867 ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 75 (10) ◽

pp. 3705-3707 ◽

Cited By ~ 32

Author(s):

C. Stoeckl ◽

W. Theobald ◽

T. C. Sangster ◽

M. H. Key ◽

P. Patel ◽

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Keyword(s):

Single Photon ◽

Photon Counting ◽

Charge Coupled Device ◽

Single Photon Counting ◽

X Ray

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Abnormal spectral distortion of a silicon sensor-based single photon counting charge coupled device (PIXIS-XB: 1300R) in detecting laser plasma x-ray source of 20–100 keV

Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion ◽

10.1088/1361-6587/ab3310 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 61 (9) ◽

pp. 095008

Author(s):

Tao Yang ◽

Guang-yue Hu ◽

Peng Yuan ◽

Tao Tao ◽

Xu Zhou ◽

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Keyword(s):

Laser Plasma ◽

Single Photon ◽

Photon Counting ◽

Spectral Distortion ◽

Charge Coupled Device ◽

Single Photon Counting ◽

X Ray ◽

Silicon Sensor

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Single Point PICA Probing with an Avalanche Photo-Diode

ISTFA 2001: Conference Proceedings from the 27th International Symposium for Testing and Failure Analysis ◽

10.31399/asm.cp.istfa2001p0023 ◽

2001 ◽

Author(s):

Mike Bruce ◽

Rama R. Goruganthu ◽

Shawn McBride ◽

David Bethke ◽

J.M. Chin

Keyword(s):

Single Photon ◽

Single Point ◽

Photon Counting ◽

Ring Oscillator ◽

Time Resolved ◽

Single Photon Counting ◽

Photo Diode ◽

Avalanche Photo Diode ◽

Photo Multiplier Tube ◽

Channel Plate

Abstract For time resolved hot carrier emission from the backside, an alternate approach is demonstrated termed single point PICA. The single point approach records time resolved emission from an individual transistor using time-correlated-single-photon counting and an avalanche photo-diode. The avalanche photo-diode has a much higher quantum efficiency than micro-channel plate photo-multiplier tube based imaging cameras typically used in earlier approaches. The basic system is described and demonstrated from the backside on a ring oscillator circuit.

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UVscope and its application aboard the ASTRI-Horn telescope

Experimental Astronomy ◽

10.1007/s10686-021-09728-6 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Maria Concetta Maccarone ◽

Giovanni La Rosa ◽

Osvaldo Catalano ◽

Salvo Giarrusso ◽

Alberto Segreto ◽

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Keyword(s):

Gamma Ray ◽

Single Photon ◽

Photon Counting ◽

Light Flux ◽

Cosmic Ray ◽

High Energy ◽

Wide Field ◽

High Energy Astrophysics ◽

Single Photon Counting ◽

Photon Counting Mode

AbstractUVscope is an instrument, based on a multi-pixel photon detector, developed to support experimental activities for high-energy astrophysics and cosmic ray research. The instrument, working in single photon counting mode, is designed to directly measure light flux in the wavelengths range 300-650 nm. The instrument can be used in a wide field of applications where the knowledge of the nocturnal environmental luminosity is required. Currently, one UVscope instrument is allocated onto the external structure of the ASTRI-Horn Cherenkov telescope devoted to the gamma-ray astronomy at very high energies. Being co-aligned with the ASTRI-Horn camera axis, UVscope can measure the diffuse emission of the night sky background simultaneously with the ASTRI-Horn camera, without any interference with the main telescope data taking procedures. UVscope is properly calibrated and it is used as an independent reference instrument for test and diagnostic of the novel ASTRI-Horn telescope.

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