Speaker
Ms
Charmane Khumalo
(iThemba LABS)
Description
Magnetic spectrometers have proven to be very useful in the world of experimental nuclear and astrophysics. The focal plane detection system instrumenting these spectrometers is instrumental in their success. A new focal plane detection system is envisaged for the K600 QDD magnetic spectrometer at iThemba LABS in Cape Town, South Africa. The existing focal plane detection system, consisting of two multi-wire drift chambers (MWDCs) and plastic scintillators, is designed to detect light ions (H and He isotopes) at medium energies
(50-200 MeV). The significant material budget of these detectors affects the low energy threshold for operation of the K600. A conceptual design for a new focal plane detectionsystem will be presented.
This work is sponsored by the NRF
Apply to be<br> considered for a student <br> award (Yes / No)?
Yes
Level for award<br> (Hons, MSc, <br> PhD, N/A)?
MSc
Primary author
Ms
Charmane Khumalo
(iThemba LABS)
Co-authors
Dr
Retief Neveling
(iThemba LABS)
Dr
Sifiso Senzo Ntshangase
(University of Zululand)
