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View article: On-line speech-language assessment in children with autism spectrum disorder
On-line speech-language assessment in children with autism spectrum disorder Open
Background: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by deficits in verbal communication, social interaction, and cognitive flexibility, often resulting in repetitive behaviors. Speech therapy interventions have shown positive outco…
View article: SiPM Signal Processing via Multiple Linear Regression
SiPM Signal Processing via Multiple Linear Regression Open
This paper presents a novel approach using multiple linear regression to process transient signals from silicon photomultipliers. The method provides excellent noise suppression and pulse detection in scenarios with a high pulse count rate…
View article: Characterization of the photo-detection efficiency temperature dependence of silicon photomultipliers from -30°C to 70°C
Characterization of the photo-detection efficiency temperature dependence of silicon photomultipliers from -30°C to 70°C Open
We present photon detection efficiency (PDE) measurements of three different silicon photomultipliers (SiPM) and report the temperature coefficient of this parameter using a direct measurement method. This study provides first results in s…
View article: Power and Spectral Range Characteristics for Optical Power Converters
Power and Spectral Range Characteristics for Optical Power Converters Open
High-performance optical power converters (OPCs) enable isolated electrical power and power beaming applications at new wavelengths and higher output powers. Broadcom’s vertical epitaxial heterostructure architecture (VEHSA) multi-junction…
View article: Dual-ended readout of bismuth germanate to improve timing resolution in time-of-flight PET
Dual-ended readout of bismuth germanate to improve timing resolution in time-of-flight PET Open
The scintillator bismuth germanate (BGO) has attractive properties for positron emission tomography (PET) systems such as high stopping power, high photo-fraction, and relatively low cost. However, its moderate scintillation light yield an…
View article: NUV-Sensitive Silicon Photomultiplier Technologies Developed at Fondazione Bruno Kessler
NUV-Sensitive Silicon Photomultiplier Technologies Developed at Fondazione Bruno Kessler Open
Different applications require different customizations of silicon photomultiplier (SiPM) technology. We present a review on the latest SiPM technologies developed at Fondazione Bruno Kessler (FBK, Trento), characterized by a peak detectio…
View article: Compact Quantum Random Number Generator with Silicon Nanocrystals Light Emitting Device Coupled to a Silicon Photomultiplier
Compact Quantum Random Number Generator with Silicon Nanocrystals Light Emitting Device Coupled to a Silicon Photomultiplier Open
A small-sized photonic quantum random number generator, easy to be implemented in small electronic devices for secure data encryption and other applications, is highly demanding nowadays. Here, we propose a compact configuration with Silic…
View article: Performance of a high-resolution depth-encoding PET detector module using linearly-graded SiPM arrays
Performance of a high-resolution depth-encoding PET detector module using linearly-graded SiPM arrays Open
The goal of this study was to exploit the excellent spatial resolution characteristics of a position-sensitive silicon photomultiplier (SiPM) and develop a high-resolution depth-of-interaction (DOI) encoding positron emission tomography (P…
View article: High-Resolution Gamma-Ray Spectroscopy With a SiPM-Based Detection Module for 1” and 2” LaBr<sub>3</sub>:Ce Readout
High-Resolution Gamma-Ray Spectroscopy With a SiPM-Based Detection Module for 1” and 2” LaBr<sub>3</sub>:Ce Readout Open
In this paper, we present a silicon photomultiplier (SiPM)-based photodetector module designed to readout large cerium-doped lanthanum bromide (LaBr3:Ce) scintillators (cylindrical 1' Ã 1' and 2' Ã 2') for nuclear physics experiments. Th…
View article: Development of clinical simultaneous SPECT/MRI
Development of clinical simultaneous SPECT/MRI Open
There is increasing clinical use of combined positron emission tomography and MRI, but to date there has been no clinical system developed capable of simultaneous single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) and MRI. There has been d…
View article: Reaching 200-ps timing resolution in a time-of-flight and depth-of-interaction positron emission tomography detector using phosphor-coated crystals and high-density silicon photomultipliers
Reaching 200-ps timing resolution in a time-of-flight and depth-of-interaction positron emission tomography detector using phosphor-coated crystals and high-density silicon photomultipliers Open
Current research in the field of positron emission tomography (PET) focuses on improving the sensitivity of the scanner with thicker detectors, extended axial field-of-view, and time-of-flight (TOF) capability. These create the need for de…
View article: Bismuth germanate coupled to near ultraviolet silicon photomultipliers for time-of-flight PET
Bismuth germanate coupled to near ultraviolet silicon photomultipliers for time-of-flight PET Open
Bismuth germanate (BGO) was a very attractive scintillator in early-generation positron emission tomography (PET) scanners. However, the major disadvantages of BGO are lower light yield and longer rise and decay time compared to currently …
View article: SiPM and front-end electronics development for Cherenkov light detection
SiPM and front-end electronics development for Cherenkov light detection Open
The Italian Institute of Nuclear Physics (INFN) is involved in the development of a demonstrator for a SiPM-based camera for the Cherenkov Telescope Array (CTA) experiment, with a pixel size of 6$\times$6 mm$^2$. The camera houses about tw…
View article: State of the art timing in TOF-PET detectors with LuAG, GAGG and L(Y)SO scintillators of various sizes coupled to FBK-SiPMs
State of the art timing in TOF-PET detectors with LuAG, GAGG and L(Y)SO scintillators of various sizes coupled to FBK-SiPMs Open
Time of flight (TOF) in positron emission tomography (PET) has experienced a revival of interest after its first introduction in the eighties. This is due to a significant progress in solid state photodetectors (SiPMs) and newly developed …
View article: Photon counting with a FDIRC Cherenkov prototype readout by SiPM arrays
Photon counting with a FDIRC Cherenkov prototype readout by SiPM arrays Open
View article: Experimental Evaluation of a SiPM-Based Scintillation Detector for MR-Compatible SPECT Systems
Experimental Evaluation of a SiPM-Based Scintillation Detector for MR-Compatible SPECT Systems Open
In the present work we briefly describe the architecture of a photo-detection module, designed in the framework of the INSERT (INtegrated SPECT/MRI for Enhanced Stratification in Radio-chemoTherapy) project, supported by the European Commu…
View article: First results with SiPM tiles for TOF PET based on FBK RGB-HD technology
First results with SiPM tiles for TOF PET based on FBK RGB-HD technology Open
View article: Design and TCAD simulation of double-sided pixelated low gain avalanche detectors
Design and TCAD simulation of double-sided pixelated low gain avalanche detectors Open
View article: Silicon Drift Detectors and CUBE Preamplifiers for High-Resolution X-ray Spectroscopy
Silicon Drift Detectors and CUBE Preamplifiers for High-Resolution X-ray Spectroscopy Open
In this work we present the results of the experimental characterization of Silicon Drift Detectors (SDDs) readout by CUBE preamplifiers for X-ray spectroscopy measurements. One specific goal of the work was to characterize SDDs of differe…