Development of a high-rate GEM-B ased TPC for PANDA

Q. Weitzel, F. Böhmer, C. Höppner, T. Huber, B. Ketzer, I. Konorov, A. Mann, S. Neubert, S. Paul, C. Simonetto

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Abstract

An ungated GEM-based TPC with continuous read-out is considered as the central tracker of the PANDA experiment. Particles from up to 2 · 10 7 p̄p annih./s have to be tracked over a wide momentum range (0.1-8 GeV/c). Simulations demonstrate a space charge accumulation of up to 55fC/cm3, leading to correctable track distortions of up to 6 mm. Ion backflow studies in triple-GEM structures have been performed. A spatial resolution of down to 140 μm has been achieved with a GEM-TPC test chamber, operated with an Ar/CO2 gas mixture and without magnetic field, recording the signals of cosmic muons.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2007 IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium and Medical Imaging Conference, NSS-MIC
Pages227-233
Number of pages7
DOIs
StatePublished - 2007
Event2007 IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium and Medical Imaging Conference, NSS-MIC - Honolulu, HI, United States
Duration: 27 Oct 20073 Nov 2007

Publication series

NameIEEE Nuclear Science Symposium Conference Record
Volume1
ISSN (Print)1095-7863

Conference

Conference2007 IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium and Medical Imaging Conference, NSS-MIC
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityHonolulu, HI
Period27/10/073/11/07

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