eprintid: 24088
rev_number: 13
eprint_status: archive
userid: 3596
dir: disk0/00/02/40/88
datestamp: 2018-02-15 11:04:10
lastmod: 2018-03-01 09:51:30
status_changed: 2018-02-15 11:04:10
type: doctoralThesis
metadata_visibility: show
creators_name: Briggl, Konrad
title: Silicon Photomultiplier Readout Electronics for
Imaging Calorimetry Applications
subjects: 530
divisions: 130700
adv_faculty: af-13
cterms_swd: Hochenergiephysik
cterms_swd: Kalorimetrie
cterms_swd: Elektronik
abstract: Experiments at future linear collider experiments will allow to reach an unprecedented
measurement resolution for standard model processes and the search for new physics. In
order to exploit the full potential of the clean initial state in the electron-positron colli-
sions, a jet energy resolution of 3-4% is required, which is not achievable with classical
calorimetry approaches. The detectors will be optimized for the use of particle flow algo-
rithms to achieve the required energy resolution, resulting in the need of highly granular
(imaging) and compact calorimetry systems.
This work covers the development of specialized readout electronics for scintillator-based
calorimeters read out by Silicon Photomultipliers. The readout electronics are required
to provide a precise charge measurement capability over a large dynamic range, be fully
integrated and self triggered. In order to allow a calibration of the calorimeters, the
readout electronics must be capable of measuring the detector gain from the response to
signals at the level of few photons. Noise contributions affecting the resolution for the gain
calibration are discussed and used for the circuit optimization. Due to the high channel
density, the power consumption of the front-end electronics is extremely limited, requiring
to implement power pulsing techniques to minimize the power consumption.
date: 2018
id_scheme: DOI
id_number: 10.11588/heidok.00024088
ppn_swb: 1659318246
own_urn: urn:nbn:de:bsz:16-heidok-240884
date_accepted: 2018-01-10
advisor: HASH(0x564e1c8576d8)
language: eng
bibsort: BRIGGLKONRSILICONPHO2018
full_text_status: public
citation:   Briggl, Konrad  (2018) Silicon Photomultiplier Readout Electronics for Imaging Calorimetry Applications.  [Dissertation]     
document_url: https://archiv.ub.uni-heidelberg.de/volltextserver/24088/1/phd_kbriggl.pdf