Computer Science – Performance
Scientific paper
Nov 1989
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1989spie.1159..538r&link_type=abstract
IN: EUV, X-ray, and gamma-ray instrumentation for astronomy and atomic physics; Proceedings of the Meeting, San Diego, CA, Aug.
Computer Science
Performance
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Anodes, Imaging Techniques, Microchannel Plates, Mosaics, Pattern Recognition, Performance Tests, Prototypes, Spatial Resolution, Wedges
Scientific paper
A preliminary laboratory study of a prototype mosaic wedge-and-strip anode, a new class of readout system that will furnish large format, high resolution microchannel plate detectors with comparatively simple readout electronics is described. The goals of this study were to demonstrate the linearity of the mosaic anode algorithm, and to verify the predicted resolution performance in a realistic detector configuration. It is found that the nonlinearity introduced at the boundary between two anodes is limited to 50-100 microns. It is also shown that the spatial resolution of the detector is limited mainly by partition noise to about 35 microns (FWHM) at a gain of 2 x 10 to the 7th. A systematic investigation of the charge distribution arriving at the anode is also described. Using the relative charges arriving on the two anodes of the mosaic pattern, the detailed shape of the distribution and its dependence on MCP-anode voltage, MCP voltage, and pulse height are determined. A significant dependence of the profile on pulse height, which can introduce a pulse height dependence to the centroid calculation, particularly near the anode edges is found. Improved anode designs which will achieve the optimal performance are discussed.
Martin Chris
Rasmussen Andrew
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