Tests of a large area MWPC with a CsI photocathode

P. Križan, S. Korpar, M. Starič, A. Stanovnik, M. Cindro, D. Škrk, M. Zavrtanik, T. Hamacher, E. Michel

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Abstract

The relative quantum efficiency of several CsI photocathodes in an asymmetric multiwire proportional chamber has been measured. The photocathode surface of 24 x 24 cm2 is divided into 7.5 x 7.5 mm2 pads and the chamber is operated with methane at normal temperature and pressure and a gas gain of about 105. During tests of the high rate performance (∼2 MHz/cm2) of a smaller chamber (5 x 5 cm2), an interesting time variation of the count rate has been observed when illuminating the chamber with constant UV light.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)151-154
Number of pages4
JournalNuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research, Section A: Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment
Volume371
Issue number1-2
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Mar 1996
Externally publishedYes

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