Naslov
Design and prototype tests of the RPC system for the OPERA spectrometers

Autori
Dusini, S. ; Autiero, D. ; Borsato, E. ; Brugnera, R. ; Camilleri, L. ; Dal Corso, F. ; Di Lella, L. ; Ereditato, A. ; Heritier, C. ; Fanin, C. ; Garfagnini, A. ; Jakovčić, Krešimir ; Longhin, A. ; Mengucci, S. ; Parascandolo, P. ; Petti, R. ; Sorrentino, G. ; Spinetti, M. ; Stanco, L. ; Turcato, M. ; Ventura, M. ; Votano, L.

Izvornik
Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research A (0168-9002) 508 (2003); 175-180

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Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
Neutrino oscillation; Muon spectrometer; Bakelite RPC; Streamer; Large detector

Sažetak
The Inner Tracker system of the spectrometers of the OPERA experiment makes use of Resistive Plate Chambers (RPC) in a large-scale application. We present here the definition of the project and the full design of the Inner Tracker. Specific performances for the OPERA-RPC in the spectrometer are also reported. Particle detection, muon identification and trigger capability are discussed, in particular. Some results from test beam (T9 and T7 lines at the CERN PS) and measurements from laboratory test (CERN, Frascati, Padova, Gran Sasso) with prototype detectors are discussed, as well as specific solutions developed for the final set-up in OPERA. Full Monte Carlo simulations of the experimental set-up have been also developed.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Fizika

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