The BTeV pixel vertex detector

Authors
Moroni, L
Citation
L. Moroni, The BTeV pixel vertex detector, NUCL INST A, 446(1-2), 2000, pp. 235-239
Citations number
5
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
446
Issue
1-2
Year of publication
2000
Pages
235 - 239
Database
ISI
SICI code
0168-9002(20000511)446:1-2<235:TBPVD>2.0.ZU;2-0
Abstract
One of the key components of the BTeV apparatus is the pixel vertex detecto r. It is designed to elaborate a fast trigger decision based on the detecti on of heavy quark secondary vertices. This feature gives BTeV an extraordin ary potential for doing both b and c physics. In this paper, I will summari ze the principles which inspired the project, the status of the pixel R&D a nd the results from the tests of the prototypes. I will conclude with our p rogram for the near future. (C) 2000 Published by Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.