Advances in multipixel Geiger-mode avalanche photodiodes (silicon photomultiplies)
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We review the current status of developments in multipixel Geiger-mode avalanche photodiodes (also referred to as SiPMs, SSPMs, MRS APDs, AMPDs, MPPCs) and discuss their advantages and limitations for high-energy physics applications. & 2008 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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تاریخ انتشار 2008