Title :
Some Properties of Spherical Drift Chambers
Author :
Charpak, G. ; Demierre, C. ; Kahn, R. ; Santiard, J.C. ; Sauli, F.
Author_Institution :
CERN, Geneva, Switzerland
Abstract :
A large-aperture X-ray imaging chamber is described. Angular aperture: 90°. Thickness of spherical absorbing drift space: 10 cm. The photoelectron´s position is measured in a proportional chamber of 50 à 50 cm2, with an accuracy of 0.8 mm (FWHM) in all coordinates.
Keywords :
Anodes; Cathodes; Clouds; Electrodes; Electrons; Pulse circuits; Pulse measurements; Shape; Tungsten; Wire;
Journal_Title :
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TNS.1977.4328669