Large area Si low-temperature light detectors with Neganov–Luke effect

M. Biassoni, C. Brofferio, S. Capelli, L. Cassina, M. Clemenza, O. Cremonesi, M. Faverzani, E. Ferri, A. Giachero, L. Gironi, C. Giordano, C. Gotti (+9 others)
2015 European Physical Journal C: Particles and Fields  
Next generation calorimetric experiments for the search of rare events rely on the detection of tiny amounts of light (of the order of 20 optical photons) to discriminate and reduce background sources and improve sensitivity. Calorimetric detectors are the simplest solution for photon detection at cryogenic (mK) temperatures. The development of silicon based light detectors with enhanced performance thanks to the use of the Neganov-Luke effect is described. The aim of this research line is the
more » ... roduction of high performance detectors with industrial-grade reproducibility and reliability.
doi:10.1140/epjc/s10052-015-3712-2 fatcat:n32krdfc7zg7ddkbiid5wtejha