Investigation of CCD-digicon detector system characteristicsThe reported investigation was undertaken with the aim to develop state-of-the-art detector technology for use in astronomical observations. Basic properties of the Digicon concept are to be extended to the two-dimensional capabilities of CCDs. The basic CCD-Digicon tube configuration utilizes a thinned, backside-illuminated CCD in place of the linear, discrete diode array at the back end of a windowed space telescope (ST) design Digicon tube. It is pointed out that the detector system built around the considered device promises to exhibit high photometric accuracy in combination with large numbers of uniform independent resolution elements. Potential applications include space astronomy missions with capability for observations extending into the extreme ultraviolet spectral region. Attention is given to continuing investigations into the characteristics of CCD response to backside photoelectron bombardment, taking into account the development of charge pulse centroiding readout techniques in combination with magnetic deflection substepping.
Document ID
19860049634
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Hier, R. G. (California Univ. La Jolla, CA, United States)
Beaver, E. A. (California Univ. La Jolla, CA, United States)
Schmidt, G. W. (California Univ. La Jolla, CA, United States)
Mcilwain, C. E. (California, University La Jolla, United States)