Lithium-drifted, silicon radiation detectors for harsh radiation environments

摘要

A model describing the passivation by Li atoms of acceptors arising from radiation damage in Si detectors has been developed. Our studies indicate that it is possible to produce a protocol that will allow the in situ recovery of Lithium-drifted Si particle detectors under irradiation by high-energy particles. Our model for particle damage recovery is supported by preliminary results obtained on the recovery of old, degraded detectors.