TCD (Timing Charge Detector) Beam Test at CERN

 

Fall 2003

 

 

 

A view of a fog shrouded valley containing CERN and Geneva from atop the Jura.

 

For the duration of the stay, Dr. Nutter worked with Jim Beatty (Left) and Isaac Mognet (Right) both from Pennsylvania State University.  Shown here in front of the data acquisition center.

 

What exactly IS Kentucky Dance?  Sounds scary to me.

 

 

 

 

 

CREAM calorimeter being prepared for the beam test

 

Introducing Larry, Curly and Mo

 

Jim Beatty again-why does this man always close his eyes for pictures?

 

 

 

 

TCD

ready for beam with Larry and Curly

 

 

TCD

electronics stack

 

TCD electronics stack with power supply in background

 

 

 

 

Isaac Mognet  preparing the TCD paddles

 

TCD paddles being prepared for installation in beam line

The final result: Charge histogram using the TCD peak detector.  Excellent resolution!

 

University of Maryland CREAM CERN test beam pages

 

Created by Josh Werrmann

Last Modified: December 1st, 2003