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Characterization of UV-Induced Radiation Damage to Si-based Photodiodes

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Author(s)

Keith R. Lykke, Ping-Shine Shaw, J L. Dehmer, R Gupta

Abstract

We have made direct measurements of the internal quantum efficiency and the reflectivity of UV-damaged silicon photodiodes in the spectral range of 120 nm to 320 nm. The above qualities, coupled with absolute spectral responsivities, give unique information leading to the identification of the mechanisms responsible for the degradation of performance of the silicon photodiodes in the ultraviolet. The measurements were made using synchrotron radiation from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) synchrotron ultraviolet radiation facility (SURF II) and an absolute cryogenic radiometer s a primary standard detector.
Citation
Applied Physics Letters
Pub Type
Journals

Keywords

cryogenic radiometer, photodiodes, radiation damage, silicon, synchrotron, ultraviolet

Citation

Lykke, K. , Shaw, P. , Dehmer, J. and Gupta, R. (2008), Characterization of UV-Induced Radiation Damage to Si-based Photodiodes, Applied Physics Letters (Accessed October 13, 2025)

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Created October 16, 2008
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