학술논문
A Fast and Accurate Position Sensitive Timing Detector for Charged Particles
Document Type
Conference
Author
Source
1; Conference: 2001 IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium and Medical Imaging Conference, San Diego, CA (US), 11/04/2001--11/10/2001; Other Information: PBD: 2 Nov 2001
Subject
Language
English
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 ({ge} 1MeV/A) becomes feasible.