A compact air cooling system for testing silicon detectors based on a vortex chiller

• DOI: 10.1016/j.nima.2019.06.066
• Publication Date: 2019-07-01T18:22:04Z
• Authors: K. Metodiev; L. Vigani; R. Plackett; K. Arndt; D. Wood; D.P. Weatherill; M. Mironova; D. Bortoletto; I. Shipsey
• Keywords: 0103 physical sciences; 01 natural sciences; 7. Clean energy

Abstract The testing of irradiated silicon detectors requires maintaining low ( ≤ -10 °C) temperatures, to simulate a realistic operating environment and prevent annealing effects from distorting the results of the measurement. Keeping a device cool and dry is challenging, particularly if the apparatus must be portable. This paper presents a solution for a providing a stable, cool and dry environment for testing an irradiated silicon detector, that is easy to transport and can be installed in charged particle beam areas and irradiation facilities.