Imaging of microscopic features of charged-particle tracks in a low-pressure gas

2004/10/27 by V. Dangendorf, Dangendorf, V., H. Schuhmacher +6
Engineering · Physics and Astronomy · #Ion-surface interactions and analysis #Laser-Plasma Interactions and Diagnostics #Nuclear Physics and Applications #physics.ins-det

paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.physics/0410260

arxiv created 2004/10/27 · arxiv updated 2009/12/01

Abstract

An imaging system for measuring the spatial distribtion of charged particle tracks in a low-pressure gas is presented. The method is based on an optically read out time projection chamber. Results of experiments with fast heavy ions are shown.

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