title: Silicon detector nonlinearity and related effects.
abstract: An explanation is put forth for the observed nonlinearity in the red spectral region of the response of silicon photodiodes. Experiments are described to support the explanation; and the results, implications, and precautions indicated for the use of these diodes are given. Correlation of nonlinearity with spatial nonuniformity of response is demonstrated.
authors.affiliation: U.S. National Bureau of Standards, Center for Radiation Research, Radiometric Physics Division, Washington, DC 20234, USA.
authors.forename: A R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Schaefer
authors.forename: E F
authors.initials: EF
authors.lastname: Zalewski
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Geist