The drift chambers of the NOMAD experiment

We present a detailed description of the drift chambers used as an active target and a tracking device in the NOMAD experiment at CERN. The main characteristics of these chambers are a large area (3×3 m 2) , a self-supporting structure made of light composite materials and a low cost. A spatial reso...

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Published in:Nuclear instruments & methods in physics research. Section A, Accelerators, spectrometers, detectors and associated equipment Accelerators, spectrometers, detectors and associated equipment, 2002-04, Vol.481 (1), p.339-364
Main Authors: Anfreville, M, Astier, P, Authier, M, Baldisseri, A, Banner, M, Besson, N, Bouchez, J, Castera, A, Cloué, O, Dumarchez, J, Dumps, L, Gangler, E, Gosset, J, Hagner, C, Jollec, C, Lachaud, C, Letessier-Selvon, A, Levy, J.-M, Linssen, L, Meyer, J.-P, Ouriet, J.-P, Passérieux, J.-P, Margaley, T.Pedrol, Placci, A, Pluquet, A, Poinsignon, J, Popov, B.A, Rathouit, P, Schahmaneche, K, Stolarczyk, T, Uros, V, Vannucci, F, Vo, M.K, Zaccone, H
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Language:English
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High Energy Physics - Experiment
Physics
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Summary:We present a detailed description of the drift chambers used as an active target and a tracking device in the NOMAD experiment at CERN. The main characteristics of these chambers are a large area (3×3 m 2) , a self-supporting structure made of light composite materials and a low cost. A spatial resolution of 150 μm has been achieved with a single hit efficiency of 97%. 29.40.Cs; 29.40.Gx; 07.05.Kf; 13.15.+g Drift chambers; Spatial resolution; Tracking; Neutrino oscillations
ISSN:0168-9002
1872-9576
DOI:10.1016/S0168-9002(01)01371-7