General Description

• Used to characterize the high-energy response of:
  • Solid State Detectors (SSDs)
  • Avalanche Photodiodes (APDs)
  • Diamond Detectors
  • Time-of-Flight subsystems
• Currently testing the Heavy Ion Sensor prototype to be flown on the Solar Orbiter spacecraft

Lab Capabilities

• Linear acceleration voltages up to 450 kV
• Can achieve separation of 17 and 18 amu at the 5% level
• Sputtering ion ionization source for production of metallic ions (Fe, Mg, Si)
• Target chamber equipped with 4 degrees of freedom articulation device