GLAS-PPE/95-05

Abstract:

In this paper we present a method for simulating the response of microstrip detectors to minimum ionizing particles, making use of a program for field calculation, a program for carrier drift and SPICE for circuit response. A knowledge of the electric field is essential for any further improvement of the program. A simple model involving EL2 levels in the metastable state is proposed to explain some measurements of electric field.

Presented by S. D'Auria at the 4^th workshop on GaAs detectors and related compounds

San Miniato (Italy) 19-21 March 1995

• Introduction
• Microstrip detector simulation
  • Field calculation
  • Drift of charge carriers
  • SPICE calculation
• A model for the electric field
• Conclusions
• References
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