The WELL detector

Authors
Bellazzini, R Bozzo, M Brez, A Gariano, G Latronico, L Lumb, N Papanestis, A Spandre, G Massai, MM Raffo, R Spezziga, MA
Citation
R. Bellazzini et al., The WELL detector, NUCL INST A, 423(1), 1999, pp. 125-134
Citations number
12
Categorie Soggetti
Spectroscopy /Instrumentation/Analytical Sciences","Instrumentation & Measurement
Journal title
NUCLEAR INSTRUMENTS & METHODS IN PHYSICS RESEARCH SECTION A-ACCELERATORS SPECTROMETERS DETECTORS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT
ISSN journal
01689002 → ACNP
Volume
423
Issue
1
Year of publication
1999
Pages
125 - 134
Database
ISI
SICI code
0168-9002(19990221)423:1<125:TWD>2.0.ZU;2-E
Abstract
We introduce the WELL detector, a new type of position-sensitive gas propor tional counter produced using advanced Printed Circuit Board (PCB) technolo gy. The WELL is based on a thin kapton foil, copper-clad on both sides. Cha rge amplifying micro-wells are etched into the first metal and kapton layer s. These end on a micro-strip pattern which is defined on the second metal plane. The array of micro-strips is used for read-out to obtain 1-D positio nal information. First results from our systematic assessment of this devic e are reported. (C) 1999 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.