Published November 1, 2000 | Version v1
Journal article

3D simulation of charge transfer in a Gas Electron Multiplier (GEM) and comparison to experiment

Description

A three-dimensional simulation of the electric field and avalanche propagation in a Gas Electron Multiplier is performed. Results on charge transport are compared to experiment and agree within experimental errors; avalanche mechanism and positive ion feedback are studied. The possibilities of single photon detection with full efficiency from internal photocathodes are investigated

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Identifiers

PII
S0168900200008391;

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research. Section A, Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment
Journal Volume
454
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
p. 267-271
ISSN
0168-9002
CODEN
NIMAER

Conference

Title
1. international symposium on applications of particle detectors in medicine, biology and astrophysics (SAMBA)
Dates
6-8 Oct 1999
Place
Siegen (Germany)

INIS

Country of Publication
Netherlands
Country of Input or Organization
Romania
INIS RN
34058929
Subject category
S46: INSTRUMENTATION RELATED TO NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
CATIONS; CHARGE TRANSPORT; ELECTRIC FIELDS; ELECTRON MULTIPLIERS; GASES; PHOTOCATHODES; PHOTODETECTORS; SIMULATION; TOWNSEND DISCHARGE
Descriptors DEC
CATHODES; CHARGED PARTICLES; ELECTRIC DISCHARGES; ELECTRODES; ELECTRON TUBES; FLUIDS; IONS

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Copyright (c) 2000 Elsevier Science B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands, All rights reserved.