Multi-pixel photon counter for operating a tabletop cosmic ray detector under loosely controlled conditions

This article examines the electrical and optical characteristics of an MPPC under loosely controlled environmental conditions. We also report a measurement of the light yield captured by the MPPC when a cosmic ray passes through the plastic scintillator, demonstrating that such a setup is suitable as a simple, cost-effective tabletop cosmic ray detector for educational and research purposes.
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Multi-pixel photon counter for operating a tabletop cosmic ray detector under loosely controlled conditions