Published November 2006 | Version v1
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A new technique for independent control of high voltage surfaces in a multi-GEM stack

Creators

  • 1. Department of Physics and Astronomy and TRIUMF, University of Victoria, P.O. Box 3055 STN CSC Victoria, V8W 3P6 B.C. (Canada)

Description

Traditionally, gas electron multipliers (GEMs) have been powered by a resistor divider chain to protect the elements against accidental power supply failure. We present a new, low cost method for individually biasing the GEMs in a multi-GEM stack. The use of isolated DC to DC Converters (DCCs) allows for independent control and monitoring of all GEM high-voltage surfaces without compromising the safety of the GEMs

Additional details

Identifiers

DOI
10.1088/1748-0221/1/11/T11001;

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of Instrumentation
Journal Volume
1
Journal Issue
11
Journal Page Range
p. T11001
ISSN
1748-0221

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
38078651
Subject category
S46: INSTRUMENTATION RELATED TO NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY;
Descriptors DEI
CONTROL; DC TO DC CONVERTERS; ELECTRIC POTENTIAL; ELECTRON MULTIPLIERS; FAILURES
Descriptors DEC
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT; ELECTRON TUBES; EQUIPMENT