Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8173659 | Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section A: Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment | 2015 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
The time-of-propagation counter for the Belle II experiment is a new particle identification device using ring imaging Cherenkov technique. In order to detect each Cherenkov photon with a timing precision of 30-40Â ps in a 1.5Â T magnetic field, a micro-channel plate photomultiplier tube is a suitable device for the TOP counter. By introducing an atomic layer deposition technique on the micro-channel plate surface, the tube lifetime was improved by a factor of 3-10 relative to more conventional devices. A total of 530 tubes have been produced. To ensure appropriate tube performance, the quantum efficiency, gain and transit time spread have been measured for all units. The results from each measurement are discussed. Results from a beamtest with a 2Â GeV/c positron beam are also reported and demonstrate the good tube performance.
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Authors
Shigeki Hirose, Toru Iijima, Kenji Inami, Daiki Furumura, Tomokatsu Hayakawa, Yuji Kato, Kodai Matsuoka, Ryo Mizuno, Yutaro Sato, Kazuhito Suzuki, Takuya Yonekura,