A new generation photodetector for astroparticle physics: the VSiPMT

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The VSiPMT (Vacuum Silicon PhotoMultiplier Tube) is an innovative design we proposed for a revolutionary photon detector.

• The main idea is to replace the classical dynode chain of a PMT with a SiPM (G-APD), the latter acting as an electron detector and amplifier.
• The aim is to match the large sensitive area of a photocathode with the performance of the SiPM technology.
• The VSiPMT has many attractive features.