Physics – Instrumentation and Detectors
Scientific paper
2010-07-07
Nucl. Instrum. Meth. A628: 182-186,2011; Nucl.Instrum.Meth.A628:182-186,2011
Physics
Instrumentation and Detectors
4 pages, 8 figures, preprint submitted to Nuclear Instruments and Methods A
Scientific paper
10.1016/j.nima.2010.06.312
The Gas Electron Multiplier (GEM) manufacturing technique has recently evolved to allow the production of large area GEMs. A novel approach based on single mask photolithography eliminates the mask alignment issue, which limits the dimensions in the traditional double mask process. Moreover, a splicing technique overcomes the limited width of the raw material. Stretching and handling issues in large area GEMs have also been addressed. Using the new improvements it was possible to build a prototype triple-GEM detector of ~ 2000 cm2 active area, aimed at an application for the TOTEM T1 upgrade. Further refinements of the single mask technique give great control over the shape of the GEM holes and the size of the rims, which can be tuned as needed. In this framework, simulation studies can help to understand the GEM behavior depending on the hole shape.
Alfonsi Matteo
Brock Ian
Croci Gabriele
David Eric
Oliveira Rui de
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