Computer simulation of gamma-ray spectra from semiconductor detectors

Jim C. Lund; Fred Olschner; Kanai S. Shah

doi:10.1117/12.138597

22 December 1992 Computer simulation of gamma-ray spectra from semiconductor detectors

Jim C. Lund, Fred Olschner, Kanai S. Shah

Proceedings Volume 1734, Gamma-Ray Detectors; (1992) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.138597
Event: San Diego '92, 1992, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

Traditionally, researchers developing improved gamma ray detectors have used analytical techniques or, rarely, computer simulations to predict the performance of new detectors. However, with the advent of inexpensive personal computers, it is now possible for virtually all detector researchers to perform some form of numerical computation to predict detector performance. Although general purpose code systems for semiconductor detector performance do not yet exist, it is possible to perform many useful calculations using commercially available, general purpose numerical software packages (such as `spreadsheet' programs intended for business use). With a knowledge of the rudimentary mechanics of detector simulation most researchers, including those with no programming skills, can effectively use numerical simulation methods to predict gamma ray detector performance. In this paper we discuss the details of the numerical simulation of gamma ray detectors with the hope of communicating the simplicity and effectiveness of these methods. In particular, we discuss the steps involved in simulating the pulse height spectrum produced by a semiconductor detector.

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Jim C. Lund, Fred Olschner, and Kanai S. Shah "Computer simulation of gamma-ray spectra from semiconductor detectors", Proc. SPIE 1734, Gamma-Ray Detectors, (22 December 1992); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.138597

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