A new generation optical module for deep-sea neutrino telescopes

P. Kooijman; E. Berbee; E. de Wolf

doi:10.1016/j.nima.2010.04.141

A new generation optical module for deep-sea neutrino telescopes

P. Kooijman, E. Berbee, E. de Wolf

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A design is presented for a new type of optical module for deep-seaneutrino telescopes.The module consists of a glass pressure resistant sphere containing 31small 3 in.photomultiplier tubes oriented so as to provide a maximal coverage in solid angle.In addition to the photomultipliers the sphere contains all the electronics for production of the high voltage and for the readout of the signals of the photomultipliers. The power consumption of the module is kept to a mere 7 W. A heat transfer system conducts the excess produced heat from the electronics to the ambient sea water. The Optical module forms a complete stand-alone detector that is connected to the outside world via a single optical fibre and two copper conductors to provide electrical power.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	S139-S141
Number of pages	3
Journal	Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research. Section A
Volume	626-627
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nima.2010.04.141
Publication status	Published - 2011

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