PIN semiconductor detector

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008972",
  "term": "PIN semiconductor detector",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A type of semiconductor radiation detector consisting of an intrinsic (i) region sandwiched between p-type and n-type semiconductor layers. When reverse biased, the intrinsic region acts as a depletion zone where incident radiation creates electron-hole pairs, which are then collected to produce an electrical signal. These detectors are used for detecting X-rays and gamma rays.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "semiconductor detector"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1982, 54, 1533. 'Glossary of terms used in nuclear analytical chemistry (Provisional)' on page 1552 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac198254081533)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/pin-semiconductor-detector/"
}