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Applications in Nuclear Physics
Dr
Andrew Boston
02/09/2008, 09:00
Applications in Nuclear Physics
Keynote talk
High-resolution gamma-ray detectors based on high-purity germanium crystals (HPGe) are one of the key workhorses of experimental nuclear science. The technical development of such detector technology has been dramatic in recent years. Large volume, high-granularity, electrically segmented HPGe detectors have been realised and a methodology to improve position sensitivity using pulse-shape...
Jacques Ball
(DAPNIA)
02/09/2008, 09:40
Applications in Nuclear Physics
Oral Contribution
Micromegas detectors on bulk are used in a new design of the central tracker for the future CLAS12 spectrometer in Hall B at Jefferson Lab. Performances, mechanical designs and behaviour in magnetic field are shown.
Mr
Martin Jones
02/09/2008, 10:00
Applications in Nuclear Physics
Oral Contribution
The Distinguish collaboration is developing a technique capable of detecting and imaging hidden illicit substances such as explosives or narcotics in luggage and vehicles in transit [1]. To this end there is a requirement for a detection technique that is highly sensitive and highly specific. Pulsed Fast Neutron Analysis (PFNA) techniques [2] are used to stimulate the emission of...
Mr
Anton Khaplanov
02/09/2008, 10:20
Applications in Nuclear Physics
Oral Contribution
The DESPEC HPGe array is a part of the NuSTAR project at FAIR, Germany. It is aimed at the spectroscopy of the decaying exotic nuclei stopped in the micro-strip silicon implantation detector AIDA. Segmented gamma-ray tracking detectors are proposed for this array in order to maximize detection efficiency and background suppression when searching for very rare events. Two types of detector...
Mr
Anton Khaplanov
02/09/2008, 11:10
Applications in Nuclear Physics
Oral Contribution
Novel techniques of gamma-ray tracking and imaging are employed for the new generation of nuclear gamma-ray spectrometers. As a prominent example of this approach the advanced gamma tracking array AGATA will soon start operating in its prototype version. Another large gamma-tracking array is currently being designed for the needs of the DESPEC NUSTAR collaboration. It should cover all types of...
Dr
Francesco Recchia
02/09/2008, 11:30
Applications in Nuclear Physics
Oral Contribution
High-resolution γ-ray spectroscopy is one of the most powerful and sensitive tools to investigate Nuclear Structure. However, it is apparent that the present generation devices are not suited to the expected experimental conditions at the planned and under construction radioactive ion beam facilities. Devices with higher efficiency and sensitivity should be developed. The solution which has...
