Test and characterization of a new triple-GEM detector

In my thesis project, I provide a description of the entire process of materials preparation, assembly, testing, and characterization of several triple-GEM (Gas-Electron Multiplier) prototype detectors. GEM detectors represent one of the latest developments in a new style of gaseous particle detectors. They have become well-known and widely used. Improvements in foil production are important for future applications of the detectors to large scale tracking devices. One function of this thesis project is to compare the performances of GEM foils produced by different sources when installed in identical prototype triple-GEM detectors.

Department dc:contributor.department

Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Physics.

Grantor dc:publisher

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Year dc:date.issued

2006

Author dc:creator

• Burns, Laurie Davenport

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Bernd Surrow.

• Physics.

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• http://dspace.mit.edu/handle/1721.1/7582

Language dc:language.iso

eng

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http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/36130

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oai:dspace.mit.edu:1721.1/36130