High gain multigap avalanche detectors for cerenkov ring imaging

1 February 1981

journal article
Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science

Vol. 28 (1) , 435-438
https://doi.org/10.1109/TNS.1981.4331213

Abstract

We report on a continuing study of multigap parallel plate avalanche chambers, primarily as photoelectron detectors for use with Cerenkov ring imaging counters. By suitable control of the fields in successive gaps and by introducing screens to reduce photon feedback to the cathode the gain may be increased considerably. We have obtained gains in excess of 6 x 10⁷ for photoelectrons with a good pulse height spectrum and expect to increase this further. We discuss the use of resistive anodes to give avalanche positions in two dimensions by charge division.

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