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Prototyping and study of Glass Spark Chamber detectors. B.Satyanarayana TIFR, Mumbai. Materials for the chamber fabrication. Glass Modi float glass 2mm thick Measured Mean 2.017 & RMS 0.013 Resistivity ~10 12 W -cm Surface preparation. Materials for the chamber fabrication.
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Prototyping and study ofGlass Spark Chamber detectors B.Satyanarayana TIFR, Mumbai
Materials for the chamber fabrication • Glass • Modi float glass • 2mm thick • Measured Mean 2.017 & RMS 0.013 • Resistivity ~1012W-cm • Surface preparation Prototyping and study of Glass Spark Chamber detectors
Materials for the chamber fabrication • Carbon powder • Special high grade Kolloidgraphite 40019 • Nikunj Eximp Enterprises (P) Ltd • Fixed carbon 94/96%, • Mesh size –800/1000 Prototyping and study of Glass Spark Chamber detectors
Materials for the chamber fabrication • Coating • Mixed with thinner and lacquer • Applied with spray gun • Various proportions tried Prototyping and study of Glass Spark Chamber detectors
Graphite resistance Prototyping and study of Glass Spark Chamber detectors
Materials for the chamber fabrication Prototyping and study of Glass Spark Chamber detectors
Spacers for glass plates Prototyping and study of Glass Spark Chamber detectors
Acrylic frame for the chamber Prototyping and study of Glass Spark Chamber detectors
Exploded view of the chamber Prototyping and study of Glass Spark Chamber detectors
Model of an assembled chamber Prototyping and study of Glass Spark Chamber detectors
Typical signal from the chamber Prototyping and study of Glass Spark Chamber detectors
Cosmic Ray Test setup Prototyping and study of Glass Spark Chamber detectors
Counting rate of the chamber Prototyping and study of Glass Spark Chamber detectors
Present status • Detector efficiency is the main problem • Gas mixture, carbon coating • Procuring various gases and mixer • Need to improve timing Prototyping and study of Glass Spark Chamber detectors