Title :
A fast and accurate position sensitive timing detector for charged particles
Author :
Shapira, D. ; Lewis, T.A.
Author_Institution :
Phys. Div., Oak Ridge Nat. Lab., TN, USA
fDate :
6/23/1905 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A position-sensitive timing detector suitable for detection of low-energy heavy ions is described. The device is based on the detection of secondary electrons emitted following ion impact on a surface. Using a combination of magnetic and electric fields these devices can deliver sub-nanosecond time definition and sub-millimeter position information for ion impact. When choosing a thin foil for the surface intercepting the heavy ion trajectory, multiple detectors can be used and reliable tracking of heavy ions with moderate energies (⩾ 1 MeV/A) becomes feasible
Keywords :
electron detection; foils; microchannel plates; position sensitive particle detectors; charged particles; heavy ion trajectory; ion surface impact; low-energy heavy ions; position sensitive timing detector; position-sensitive detectors; secondary electron detector; submillimeter position information; subnanosecond time definition; thin foil; Acceleration; Electron emission; Laboratories; Magnetic devices; Particle beams; Particle tracking; Position sensitive particle detectors; Solenoids; Timing; Trajectory;
Conference_Titel :
Nuclear Science Symposium Conference Record, 2001 IEEE
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7324-3
DOI :
10.1109/NSSMIC.2001.1008397
