Title :
A TPC for a future linear collider
Author :
Wienemann, Peter
Author_Institution :
DESY, Hamburg, Germany
Abstract :
A large time projection chamber (TPC) has been proposed as main tracking device for a detector at a future linear collider (LC). The ambitious LC physics program poses unprecedented requirements on the precision of the TPC. A comprehensive R&D program is currently being accomplished to address this challenge. Emphasis is put on studying gas electron multipliers and micromegas as an alternative for conventional wire based gas amplification systems. An overview over recent results from the ongoing R&D efforts is presented.
Keywords :
electron multiplier detectors; linear colliders; particle tracks; research and development; reviews; time projection chambers; comprehensive R and D program; gas detectors; gas electron multipliers; linear collider; micromegas; particle tracking; radiation detectors; time projection chamber; tracking device; Calorimetry; Electron multipliers; Event detection; Gas detectors; Large Hadron Collider; Particle tracking; Physics; Radiation detectors; Research and development; Wire;
Journal_Title :
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TNS.2004.832290
