EMCCD gain estimation: a comparison of techniques

Nicholas Devaney; Donal McErlean; Andrew Shearer; Cian Colleary

doi:10.1117/12.3019014

27 August 2024 EMCCD gain estimation: a comparison of techniques

Nicholas Devaney, Donal McErlean, Andrew Shearer, Cian Colleary

Proceedings Volume 13103, X-Ray, Optical, and Infrared Detectors for Astronomy XI; 131031N (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3019014
Event: SPIE Astronomical Telescopes + Instrumentation, 2024, Yokohama, Japan

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Abstract

Electron Multiplying Charge Coupled Devices (EMCCDs) are used in several astronomical applications thanks to their low noise at high frame rates. Depending on the application, it can be important to estimate the sensor gain, especially since the gain can change over time or depend on operating conditions. In this article we compare five techniques that have been proposed to estimate EMCCD gain using simulated, laboratory and data collected on-sky.

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Nicholas Devaney, Donal McErlean, Andrew Shearer, and Cian Colleary "EMCCD gain estimation: a comparison of techniques", Proc. SPIE 13103, X-Ray, Optical, and Infrared Detectors for Astronomy XI, 131031N (27 August 2024); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3019014

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