Detection of x rays by a surface acoustic delay line in contact with a diamond crystal
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| Publication Date | 2021-03-29 |
| Journal | Applied Physics Letters |
| Authors | Dimitrios Topaltzikis, M. WieluÅski, Andreas Hƶrner, Matthias KĆ¼Ć, Alexander Reiner |
| Institutions | University of Augsburg, Helmholtz Zentrum MĆ¼nchen |
| Citations | 4 |
Abstract
Section titled āAbstractāIn this study, we present proof of concept for an x-ray detector. The hybrid device consists of a synthetic single crystal diamond in mechanical contact with a piezoelectric lithium niobate surface acoustic wave (SAW) delay line. Upon x-ray irradiation, the diamond crystal experiences a change in conductivity, which, in turn, very sensitively influences the SAW transmission on the delay line. This change in SAW attenuation is directly used to monitor the x-ray beam intensity. The SAW attenuation shows a monotonic variation with dose rate D in the studied range between 100 and 1800 Ī¼Gy/s. While the response time leaves room for further improvement, the SAW detection principle offers the unique possibility for wireless remote powering and sensing.
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