Unique Technology
SiPM readout instead of high-voltage discharge tubes
Radiation interacts with a conversion medium, creating free photons (light) and electrons (charge). Legacy detectors use a high-voltage discharge tube to amplify these light and charge signals and convert them into analog electrical signals.
In most other industries, high-voltage discharge tubes have long been made obsolete by semiconductors. In radiation detection, semiconductors are only used in some applications, such as small-form factor applications.
Arktis is the pioneer in solid state signal readouts for large radiation detectors.
Proprietary sensor technology based on semiconductors
While large area radiation detection is still dominated by legacy vacuum photomultiplier tubes, Arktis has emerged as the technology leader in large area solid state light readouts based on semiconductors.
Sensor output of highest quality
Arktis’ detection sensors deliver above-average data quality: Cutting-edge spectral, position and temporal resolution (usually only delivered by high-end detectors) enable better detection, source discrimination and attribution.
Demonstrated machine-learning algorithms
Machine-learning («ML») algorithms are dependent on high data quality and quantity which are both delivered by Arktis’ sensors. The algorithms are further trained using the data delivered by the installed base.
Scalable manufacturing
Arktis’ radiation detectors consist only of readily available materials and economies of scale enable significant cost savings in manufacturing. The production and assembly process can be automated.
Novel applications enabled by breakthrough technology
The combination of performance, affordability, scalability, ease-of-integration and inter-operability enables novel applications in a large, untapped private sector market.
Platform-independent easy-to-implement architecture («plug & play»)
Arktis’ modular systems architecture consists of line replaceable units with their own IP address. The control software is a completely web-based technology.