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High Resolution, High-Count-Rate Silicon X-Ray Detector

Award Information
Agency: Department of Energy
Branch: N/A
Contract: DE-FG02-06ER84404
Agency Tracking Number: 81289S06-I
Amount: $100,000.00
Phase: Phase I
Program: SBIR
Solicitation Topic Code: 25
Solicitation Number: DE-FG01-05ER05-28
Timeline
Solicitation Year: 2005
Award Year: 2006
Award Start Date (Proposal Award Date): N/A
Award End Date (Contract End Date): N/A
Small Business Information
44 Hunt Street
Watertown, MA 02472
United States
DUNS: N/A
HUBZone Owned: No
Woman Owned: No
Socially and Economically Disadvantaged: No
Principal Investigator
 Kanai Shah
 Mr.
 (617) 668-6855
 KShah@rmdinc.com
Business Contact
 Gerald Entine
Title: Dr.
Phone: (617) 668-6800
Email: GEntine@rmdinc.com
Research Institution
N/A
Abstract

X-ray detectors with high resolution, high sensitivity, and high count-rate are required for the electron beam systems used for materials science research at DOE facilities. In many studies conducted with electron beam systems, the characteristics of available X-ray detectors limit the system performance. This project will develop low-capacitance, high-purity silicon detectors that offer high energy resolution, high efficiency, high count-rate operation, and easier fabrication. Phase I will demonstrate the feasibility of producing high-resolution, high-purity silicon detectors with low capacitance. The high-resolution detection of X-rays with the new detector will be demonstrated. Commercial Applications and Other Benefits as described by the awardee: The detectors should be useful in X-ray detection studies conducted with electron beam systems. Additional applications include nuclear and particle physics, astronomy, synchrotron studies, health physics, nuclear non-proliferation, and non-destructive studies

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