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Optical MCP image tube with a quad Timepix readout: initial performance characterization

A photon counting, microchannel plate (MCP) optical imaging tube has been fabricated using a 2 x 2 array of Timepix application specific integrated circuits (ASICs) as the readout anode. A Timepix ASIC is a 256 x 256 pixellated CMOS readout chip with each pixel containing an amplifier, discriminator...

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Published in:Journal of instrumentation 2014-05, Vol.9 (5), p.C05055-C05055
Main Authors: Vallerga, J, Tremsin, A, DeFazio, J, Michel, T, Alozy, J, Tick, T, Campbell, M
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Language:English
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Summary:A photon counting, microchannel plate (MCP) optical imaging tube has been fabricated using a 2 x 2 array of Timepix application specific integrated circuits (ASICs) as the readout anode. A Timepix ASIC is a 256 x 256 pixellated CMOS readout chip with each pixel containing an amplifier, discriminator and counter. The counter values, representing either time of arrival, total count or time over threshold, can record the position and time of arrival of the electron pulses from the MCP if the charge collected on its input pads exceed the adjustable lower threshold value. Below we present initial results of the tube's performance, the quantum efficiency of the bi-alkali photocathode, uniformity of response, spatial and temporal resolution, and dynamic range. Planned improvement to the design based on the new Timepix3 chip will be discussed.
ISSN:1748-0221
1748-0221
DOI:10.1088/1748-0221/9/05/C05055