Title :
A New Dual Anode Microstrip Plate Chamber for X-rays: Experimental Results
Author :
Carita, Liliana P M ; do Carmo, S.J.C. ; Santos, Filomena P. ; Conde, C.A.N.
Author_Institution :
Departamento de Fisica, Univ. de Coimbra
fDate :
Oct. 29 2006-Nov. 1 2006
Abstract :
A novel design for a gaseous radiation detector is described. In uses a new microstructure which has an anode surrounded by another close-lying second anode, playing the role of a grid at a potential between anode and cathode that allows a more accurate definition of the multiplication volume. The main characteristics of this new detector are described and its performance discussed. The best energy resolutions for 5.9 keV X-rays obtained were 19.5% for Xe and 14.3% for P10 mixture.
Keywords :
X-ray detection; proportional counters; 5.9 keV; P10 gas mixture; X-ray detection; dual anode microstrip plate chamber; gaseous radiation detector; multiplication volume; xenon gas; Anodes; Cathodes; Electrons; Energy resolution; Fluctuations; Geometry; Microstrip; Microstructure; Radiation detectors; X-rays;
Conference_Titel :
Nuclear Science Symposium Conference Record, 2006. IEEE
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0560-2
Electronic_ISBN :
1095-7863
DOI :
10.1109/NSSMIC.2006.354153
