ISSN:
1572-9540
Keywords:
muon-catalyzed fusion
;
thickness measurement
;
solid hydrogen
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract In experiments using the TRIUMF solid hydrogen target system, the knowledge of the target thickness and uniformity is often essential in order to extract physical parameters from the data. We have characterized the thickness and uniformity of frozen targets using the energy loss of alpha particles. An accuracy of ∼5% was achieved, a limit imposed by the uncertainty in the stopping powers: The details of the method are described, and the thickness calibration of the target is presented.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02227677