Monte Carlo simulation of the performance of the D0 transition radiation detector

We present a comparison of a Monte Carlo simulation of the D0 Transition Radiation Detector with the data obtained with a prototype. The X-ray production is calculated taking into account the irregular distribution of the gaps between the foils of the radiator. The delta rays are simulated by using...

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Published inNuclear instruments & methods in physics research. Section A, Accelerators, spectrometers, detectors and associated equipment Vol. 277; no. 2; pp. 401 - 406
Main Authors Ducros, Y., Feinstein, F., Hubbard, J.R., Mangeot, Ph, Mansoulié, B., Teiger, J., Zylberstejn, A.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier B.V 01.05.1989
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Summary:We present a comparison of a Monte Carlo simulation of the D0 Transition Radiation Detector with the data obtained with a prototype. The X-ray production is calculated taking into account the irregular distribution of the gaps between the foils of the radiator. The delta rays are simulated by using the cluster energy deposition spectrum given by the photoabsorption ionisation model. Space charge effects in the X-ray detector are important at normal incident angle, and have been included in the calculations. The Monte Carlo results reproduce the experimental pion rejection at the three angles at which the data have been taken.
ISSN:0168-9002
1872-9576
DOI:10.1016/0168-9002(89)90769-9