TY - CHAP AU - Marco Ramilli AU - Alessia Allevi AU - Luca Nardo AU - Maria Bondani AU - Massimo Caccia ED - Sanka Gateva Y1 - 2012-03-23 PY - 2012 T1 - Silicon Photomultipliers: Characterization and Applications N2 - In this book some recent advances in development of photodetectors and photodetection systems for specific applications are included. In the first section of the book nine different types of photodetectors and their characteristics are presented. Next, some theoretical aspects and simulations are discussed. The last eight chapters are devoted to the development of photodetection systems for imaging, particle size analysis, transfers of time, measurement of vibrations, magnetic field, polarization of light, and particle energy. The book is addressed to students, engineers, and researchers working in the field of photonics and advanced technologies. BT - Photodetectors SP - Ch. 4 UR - https://doi.org/10.5772/36455 DO - 10.5772/36455 SN - PB - IntechOpen CY - Rijeka Y2 - 2024-03-29 ER -