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High Efficiency Gaseous Tracking Detector for Cosmic Muon Radiography
Joint Authors
Nyitrai, Gábor
Oláh, László
Varga, Dezső
Hamar, Gergő
Source
Advances in High Energy Physics
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-12-05
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
A tracking detector system has been constructed with an innovative approach to the classical multiwire proportional chamber concept, using contemporary technologies.
The detectors, covering an area of 0.58 square meters each, are optimized for the application of muon radiography.
The main features are high (>99.5%) and uniform detection efficiency, 9 mm FWHM position resolution, and filling gas consumption below 2 liters per hour for the nontoxic, nonflammable argon and carbon dioxide mixture.
These parameters, along with the simplicity of the construction and the tolerance for mechanical effects, make the detectors a viable option for a large area muography observation system.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Varga, Dezső& Nyitrai, Gábor& Hamar, Gergő& Oláh, László. 2016. High Efficiency Gaseous Tracking Detector for Cosmic Muon Radiography. Advances in High Energy Physics،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1095144
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Varga, Dezső…[et al.]. High Efficiency Gaseous Tracking Detector for Cosmic Muon Radiography. Advances in High Energy Physics No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-11.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Varga, Dezső& Nyitrai, Gábor& Hamar, Gergő& Oláh, László. High Efficiency Gaseous Tracking Detector for Cosmic Muon Radiography. Advances in High Energy Physics. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1095144
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1095144