Construction and performance of a multiparameter focal plane detector for use on a QMG/2 magnetic spectrometer

doi:10.1016/0168-9002(85)90810-1

Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section A: Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment

Volume 234, Issue 1, 15 January 1985, Pages 67-80

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The design, construction and performance of a modular, two pressure focal plane detector, 550 mm long, 1000 mm deep and with an active height of 60 mm are described. The detector has been operated with ions ranging from 50 MeV ¹H to 200 MeV ³⁶S. Typical results achieved are 0.5 mm and 0.3° for the spatial and angular resolutions, and 0.7% and 3% for the total energy and energy loss measurements. A height signal is also provided.

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^∗: Present address: V.G. Isotopes Ltd., Winsford, Cheshire CW7 3BX, UK.

^∗∗: Present address: The Royal Greenwich Observatory, Hailsham, East Sussex BN27 1RP, UK.

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