Silicon Solid State Devices and Radiation Detection

This book addresses the fundamental principles of interaction between radiation and matter, the principles of working and the operation of particle detectors based on silicon solid state devices. It covers a broad scope in the fields of application of radiation detectors based on silicon solid state devices from low to high energy physics experiments, including in outer space and in the medical environment. This book also covers state-of-the-art detection techniques in the use of radiation detectors based on silicon solid state devices and their readout electronics, including the latest developments on pixelated silicon radiation detector and their application. The content and coverage of the book benefit from the extensive experience of the two authors who have made significant contributions as researchers as well as in teaching physics students in various universities. Contents:Interactions of Charged Particles and PhotonsPhysics and Properties of Silicon SemiconductorTransport Phenomena in SemiconductorsProperties of the p-n Junctions of Silicon Radiation DevicesCharged Particle DetectorsPhoton Detectors and Dosimetric DevicesExamples of Applications of Silicon Devices in Physics and Medical PhysicsAppendix A: General Properties and Physical Constants Readership: Graduate students, researchers and professionals involved in space research and medical researchers using silicon based radiation detectors. Keywords:Interactions of Charged Particles and Photons with Matter;Physics and Properties of Semiconductors;Charge Transport in Semiconductors;Application of Silicon in Charged Particle Detectors;Microstrip;Pixel Silicon Detectors;Photon Detectors and Doismetris Devices;Application of Silicon in Physics Experiments (Including Space) and Medical PhysicsKey Features:A detailed presentation of the fundamental principles of interaction between radiation and matter, combined with the principles of working and operation of particle detectors based on silicon solid state devicesComplete coverage of applications in physics experiments from low to high energy, space physics and medical fields, including imaging applicationsDetailed presentation and explanations for all topics treated in the book benefitting from the large experience of the two authorsSeveral topics are clearly unique at this time such as the section on pixel detectors