Use of aerogel for imaging Cherenkov counters

Fields, D. E.; Hecke, H. Van; Boissevain, J. G.; Jacak, B.; Sondheim, W. E.; Sullivan, J. P.; Willis, W.; Wolf, K.; Noteboom, E.; Peters, P.M.; Burke, Rachel A

doi:10.1016/0168-9002(94)91207-6

Cited by 28 publications

(4 citation statements)

References 15 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…A block of aerogel serves as the Cherenkov radiator. Immediately following is an acrylic Fresnel lens which focuses the ring image and acts as a UV filter [12]. In the image plane is a pixelated optical sensor, and the gap between the lens and the image plane is bounded by four flat mirrors.…”

Section: Detector Designmentioning

confidence: 99%

Modular focusing ring imaging Cherenkov detector for electron–ion collider experiments

Wong

Alfred

Allison

et al. 2017

Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section A:

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Section: Detector Designmentioning

confidence: 99%

Modular focusing ring imaging Cherenkov detector for electron–ion collider experiments

Wong

Alfred

Allison

et al. 2017

Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section A:

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

“…A surface area of the Cherenkov detector of about 78.5 cm 2 is sufficient. It may also be used as a direct light Cherenkov detector or a Cherenkov aerogel detector [11]. Nanosecond timing collection of EAS Cherenkov light allows the determination of the arrival direction of showers and the characteristics of the shower front.…”

Section: Cherenkov Light From Easmentioning

confidence: 99%

Fast “swarm of detectors” and their application in cosmic rays

Shoziyoev

2017

EPJ Web Conf.

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Abstract. New opportunities in science appeared with the latest technology of the 21st century. This paper points to creating a new architecture for detection systems of different characteristics in astrophysics and geophysics using the latest technologies related to multicopter cluster systems, alternative energy sources, cluster technologies, cloud computing and big data.The idea of a quick-deployable scaleable dynamic system of a controlled drone with a small set of different detectors for detecting various components of extensive air showers in cosmic rays and in geophysics is very attractive. Development of this type of new system also allows to give a multiplier effect for the development of various sciences and research methods to observe natural phenomena.

show abstract

“…With improved manufacturing techniques, aerogels of higher transparency i.e. less Rayleigh scattering became available, permitting their consideration as radiators in Ring Imaging Cherenkov (RICH) counters [4]. Ypsilantis and Seguinot [5] proposed a combined aerogel+gas, mirror-focused RICH counter for the LHC-B experiment at CERN.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Tests of a proximity focusing RICH with aerogel as radiator

Adachi

Bizjak

Gorišek

et al. 2003

IEEE Trans. Nucl. Sci.

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Abstract-Using aerogel as radiator and multianode PMTs for photon detection, a proximity focusing Cherenkov ring imaging detector has been constructed and tested in the KEK π2 beam. The aim is to experimentally study the basic parameters such as resolution of the single photon Cherenkov angle and number of detected photons per ring. The resolution obtained is well approximated by estimates of contributions from pixel size and emission point uncertainty. The number of detected photons per Cherenkov ring is in good agreement with estimates based on aerogel and detector characteristics. The values obtained turn out to be rather low, mainly due to Rayleigh scattering and to the relatively large dead space between the photocathodes. A light collection system or a higher fraction of the photomultiplier active area, together with better quality aerogels are expected to improve the situation. The reduction of Cherenkov yield, for charged particle impact in the vicinity of the aerogel tile side wall, has also been measured.

show abstract

Use of aerogel for imaging Cherenkov counters

Cited by 28 publications

References 15 publications

Modular focusing ring imaging Cherenkov detector for electron–ion collider experiments

Modular focusing ring imaging Cherenkov detector for electron–ion collider experiments

Fast “swarm of detectors” and their application in cosmic rays

Tests of a proximity focusing RICH with aerogel as radiator

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About