Silicon photomultiplier for atmospheric lidar applications

Document typeArticle
Defense date2012-01-31
Rights accessOpen Access
European Commission's projectACTRIS - Aerosols, Clouds, and Trace gases Research Infrastructure Network (EC-FP7-262254)
Abstract
The viability and performance of using a silicon photomultiplier (SiPM) in atmospheric lidar applications is experimentally compared against the well-established use of photomultiplier tubes. By using a modified lidar setup for simultaneous data acquisition of both types of sensors, we demonstrate that a SiPM can offer appropriate qualities for this specific application where the detection of fast, extremely low light pulses and large dynamic range signals are essential capabilities. The experimental results show that the SiPM has an appropriate behaviour offering suitable capabilities for elastic, backscatter aerosol lidars. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study showing SiPM for atmospheric lidar applications.
CitationRiu, J. [et al.]. Silicon photomultiplier for atmospheric lidar applications. "Optics letters", 31 Gener 2012, vol. 37, núm. 7, p. 1229-1231.
ISSN0146-9592
Publisher versionhttp://www.opticsinfobase.org/ol/abstract.cfm?uri=ol-37-7-1229
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