The Floating Strip Micromegas Detector: Versatile Particle Detectors for High-Rate Applications

By Jonathan Bortfeldt

Book Overview

This book discusses a novel and high-rate-capable micro pattern gaseous detector of the Micromegas (MICRO-MEsh GAS detector) type. It provides a detailed characterization of the performance of Micromegas detectors on the basis of measurements and simulations, along with an in-depth examination of analysis and reconstruction methods. The accurate and efficient detection of minimum ionizing particles in high-rate background environments is demonstrated. The excellent performance determined here for these lightweight detectors will make possible the live medical imaging of a patient during ion-beam treatment.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3319369911
• ISBN13: 9783319369914
• Release Date: October 2016
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"