Novel X-ray/gamma-ray Detectors - Capital Equipment

虽然存在许多x射线和伽马射线探测器技术（包括Si， GaAs， SiC和CdZnTe），但InGaP器件是一个非常有吸引力的替代方案，在性能上占据了最佳位置。它们具有所有三个理想的特性：良好的能量分辨率，高线性吸收系数和高温操作。因此，它们是一个有价值的商业主张，在多个领域有许多用途，包括：核电、科学研究、采矿、医疗保健、安全和国防，以及材料灭菌。英国苏塞克斯大学（University of Sussex）正在研发InGaP辐射探测器，同时也在为商业化做准备。IPS Capital的申请将为购买三种急需的设备提供资金，这些设备将使探测器的技术和商业发展更加迅速：1)半导体探针站——这是一种设备，可以在裸片半导体器件封装之前进行临时电气连接。2)参数分析仪——这是一种测试和测量设备，可以测量探测器的特性。3)线接器-这是一种工具，它允许在半导体芯片和半导体封装上的设备之间进行永久的电气连接。苏塞克斯大学将为所要求的设备提供5万英镑的现金，并在5年内将巴尼特时间的20%（20.76万英镑，包括管理费用和遗产费用）用于新型探测器的开发和商业化，并确保所要求的设备在赠款期间和之后得到正确的使用、管理和维护。

Whilst many X-ray and gamma-ray detector technologies exist (including Si, GaAs, SiC, and CdZnTe), InGaP devices are a highly attractive alternative which occupy a sweet spot in performance. They are capable of all three desirable properties: good energy resolution, high linear absorption coefficients, and high temperature operation. As such, they are a valuable commercial proposition, with many uses in multiple fields, including: nuclear power, scientific research, mining, healthcare, security and defence, and material sterilisation. InGaP radiation detectors are being developed at University of Sussex, where they are also being prepared for commercialisation. This IPS Capital application would provide funds to purchase three items of much needed equipment which will make the technical and commercial development of the detectors more rapid: 1) a semiconductor probe station - this is a piece of equipment that allows temporary electrical connections to be made to bare die semiconductor devices before they are packaged.2) a parameter analyser - this is a piece of test and measurement equipment that enables the characteristics of the detectors to be measured.3) a wire-bonder - this is a tool which allows permanent electrical connections to be made between devices on a semiconductor die and the semiconductor packaging.University of Sussex will contribute £50k in cash towards the requested equipment and also commit 20% of Barnett's time for 5 years (£207.6k including overheads and estates costs) to the development and commercialisation of the novel detectors, and to ensure that the equipment requested is properly used, managed, and maintained during and beyond the grant's lifetime.