A study of a new concept of high resolution hadron calorimeter

Adam Para, Niki Saoulidou, Hans Wenzel, Shin Shan Yu, Tianchi Zhao

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Abstract

We present a novel calorimeter concept capable of achieving energy resolution better than 25%/√E for single hadrons and jets. The energy resolution improvement is achieved by utilizing the Cerenkov photon signal as an estimator of the energy loss due to nuclear processes. We demonstrate the excellent energy resolution for the case of a large homogeneous calorimeter by GEANT4 simulation. We also investigate a possible design of a sampling calorimeter involving alternating lead glass and scintillator planes. This design enables construction of a calorimeter with arbitrary segmentation in the transverse direction and in depth, as is required by many high-energy physics experiments. Such a calorimeter would at the same time enable excellent energy resolution for electrons and photons.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2006 IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium - Conference Record
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages167-170
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)1424405610, 9781424405619
DOIs
StatePublished - 2006
Event2006 IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium, Medical Imaging Conference and 15th International Workshop on Room-Temperature Semiconductor X- and Gamma-Ray Detectors, Special Focus Workshops, NSS/MIC/RTSD - San Diego, CA, United States
Duration: 29 Oct 20064 Nov 2006

Publication series

NameIEEE Nuclear Science Symposium Conference Record
Volume1
ISSN (Print)1095-7863

Conference

Conference2006 IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium, Medical Imaging Conference and 15th International Workshop on Room-Temperature Semiconductor X- and Gamma-Ray Detectors, Special Focus Workshops, NSS/MIC/RTSD
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego, CA
Period29/10/064/11/06

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