Published November 11, 1995 | Version v1
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Monte Carlo studies of a novel LiF radiator for RICH detectors

Creators

  • 1. Syracuse Univ., NY (United States). Dept. of Physics

Description

We show that a multifaceted LiF radiator produces more Cherenkov light and has better resolution per photon than a flat radiator slab when used in a ring imaging Cherenkov counter. Such a system is being considered for the CLEO III upgrade. (orig.)

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research. Section A, Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment
Journal Volume
365
Journal Issue
2-3
Journal Page Range
p. 285-290.
ISSN
0168-9002
CODEN
NIMAER

INIS

Country of Publication
Netherlands
Country of Input or Organization
Netherlands
INIS RN
27011320
Subject category
S46: INSTRUMENTATION RELATED TO NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY;
Descriptors DEI
CHERENKOV COUNTERS; CHERENKOV RADIATION; GEV RANGE 01-10; LITHIUM FLUORIDES; MONTE CARLO METHOD; PHOTON TRANSPORT; PION DETECTION; RELATIVISTIC RANGE; RESOLUTION
Descriptors DEC
ALKALI METAL COMPOUNDS; CALCULATION METHODS; DETECTION; ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION; ENERGY RANGE; FLUORIDES; FLUORINE COMPOUNDS; GEV RANGE; HALIDES; HALOGEN COMPOUNDS; LITHIUM COMPOUNDS; LITHIUM HALIDES; MEASURING INSTRUMENTS; NEUTRAL-PARTICLE TRANSPORT; RADIATION DETECTION; RADIATION DETECTORS; RADIATION TRANSPORT; RADIATIONS