Applications of HAMAMATSU opto-semiconductors
Observation of outer galactic space Detection of substances on asteroid surfaces
These Ccd sensors are scheduled for use in the International Space Station. There they will help in mapping of X-ray celestial bodies in space and observe fluctuations in spatial phenomenon outside our galaxy. InGaAs linear image sensor we developed for near infrared spectrophotometry is mounted in the “HAYABUSA (falcon)” - Japan’s asteroid explorer.
X-ray CCD area image sensor InGaAs linear image sensor
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Medical diagnosis Medical diagnosis Medical diagnosis
Image taken by cephalometric imaging CCD Image taken by cephalometric imaging CCD 3D CT image for dental diagnosis.
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CMS project(by courtesy of CERN)
Front-illuminated CCD area image sensors and flat panel sensors are used for dental diagnosis panorama/cephalometric imaging and inline non-destructive inspec-tion. Our Si photodiodes, Si APD and Si stripe detectors are used in high energy phys-
ics projects (CMS, CERN, KEK, etc.).
Front-illuminated typeCCD area image sensors
Si APD
Flat panel sensor
Si strip detector