A self-triggered readout for a time projection chamber

A self-triggered readout for a time projection chamber

Author: Werner, Andrew Thompson, 1981-

Citable URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/28328

Other Contributors: Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Physics.

Advisor: Peter H. Fisher.

Department: Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Physics.

Publisher: Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Date Issued: 2004

Abstract:

A self-triggering readout for a time projection chamber (TPC) is presented, with applications to novel forms of data acquisition for high energy physics application. The construction and initial testing of the readout electronics are described, as well as the readout implementation in a prototype drift chamber. Tracking and range information for 800 alpha particle events is compared with theory as a preliminary confirmation of correct readout operation.

Description:

Thesis (S.B.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Physics, 2004.Includes bibliographical references (p. 79-80).

URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/28328

Keywords: Physics.

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