13–15 Dec 2017
ESTEC
Europe/Amsterdam timezone

Highly miniaturised ASIC radiation detector

14 Dec 2017, 14:00
20m
Newton 2 (ESTEC)

Newton 2

ESTEC

Keplerlaan 1, 2200 AG Noordwijk

Speaker

Dr Constantinos Potiriadis (EEAE)

Description

A highly miniaturized radiation detector has been proposed to ESA and the proof of concept study was initiated some months ago. The goal is to end with a device whose size, power consumption and radiation data output will increase the level of crew autonomy as far as it concerns operational decisions related to radiation hazards. Future exploration missions beyond ISS pose these requirements. Information on the type and fluence spectra of the particles acquired by a wearable device could help to reach the goal stated above. The device core is a plastic scintillator for neutron detection enclosed in a titanium box surrounded by silicon monolithic pixel sensors. The device concept and status, as well as simulations of its response to charged particles and neutrons highlighting its potential will be discussed.

Primary authors

Dr Christos Papadimitropoulos (EEAE) Dr Constantinos Potiriadis (EEAE) Dr Dimitris Loukas (N.C.S.R Demokritos) Dr Evangelia Dimovasili (University of Cyprus) Dr George Dimitropoulos (ADVEOS pc) Dr Haris Lambropoulos (ADVEOS pc & TEI of Sterea Ellada) Mr Ioannis Kazas (N.C.S.R. Demokritos) Dr Pavlos Paschalis (University of Cyprus)

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