The WELL detector
Abstract
We introduce the WELL detector, a new type of position-sensitive gas proportional counter produced using advanced Printed Circuit Board (PCB) technology. The WELL is based on a thin kapton foil, copper-clad on both sides. Charge amplifying micro-wells are etched into the first metal and kapton layers. 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 positional information. First results from our systematic assessment of this device are reported.
- Publication:
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Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research A
- Pub Date:
- February 1999
- DOI:
- 10.1016/S0168-9002(98)01187-5
- Bibcode:
- 1999NIMPA.423..125B