A study of factors limiting the maximum gain in microstrip gas counters

Ramsey B., Peskov V., Kolodziejczak J.

1996 IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium and Medical Imaging Conference, California, United States Of America, 2 - 09 November 1996, pp.229-233, (Full Text) identifier

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
  • City: California
  • Country: United States Of America
  • Page Numbers: pp.229-233
  • Bursa Uludag University Affiliated: No

Abstract

It was shown in our previous paper [1] that the maximum achievable gain in Microstrip Gas Counters (MSGC's) is limited by surface streamers, which are self-quenched over a very limited voltage region and quickly transit to breakdown sparks.