The qualification of GEM detector and its application to imaging

Abstract The Gas Electron Multiplier (GEM) is a new age detector, which can handle the high flux of particles. The GEM foil, which is constructed using 50 μm highly insulating foil (Kapton/Apical) coated with 5 μm layers of copper, on both sides, with a network of specifically shaped holes is the ma...

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Published in:Journal of instrumentation 2022-04, Vol.17 (4), p.P04002
Main Authors: Ahmed, A., Kumar, A., Naimuddin, Md, Babij, M., Bielowka, P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
CERN
Foils
Gaseous detectors
Gaseous imaging and tracking detectors
Image reconstruction
Kapton (trademark)
Leakage current
Medical imaging
Micropattern gaseous detectors (MSGC, GEM, THGEM, RETHGEM, MHSP, MICROPIC, MICROMEGAS, InGrid, etc)
Photomultiplier tubes
Polyimide resins
Sensors
Stability
Technology transfer
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Summary:Abstract The Gas Electron Multiplier (GEM) is a new age detector, which can handle the high flux of particles. The GEM foil, which is constructed using 50 μm highly insulating foil (Kapton/Apical) coated with 5 μm layers of copper, on both sides, with a network of specifically shaped holes is the major component of these detectors. The European Center for Nuclear Research (CERN) has been the sole supplier of the GEM foils until recently when a few other companies started manufacturing GEM foils under the transfer of technology (TOT) agrement from CERN. Techtra is one such company in Europe which gained a right to use CERN developed technology in order to produce commercially viable GEM foils. Micropack Pvt. Ltd. is another company in India which has successfully manufactured good quality GEM foils. Due to the microscopic structure of holes and dependence on the electric field inside, it becomes essential to study the defect and uniformity of holes along with the electrical property of foils under ambient conditions. In this work we are reporting the tests condition of Techtra GEM foils. We report on the development of a cost effective and efficient technique to study the GEM foils holes geometry, distribution, and defects. We also report on the electrical properties of these foils like leakage current, stability, and discharges. At the detector level, we describe the high voltage (HV) response, gain, uniformity, and stability. The GEMs have been proposed to have a wider applications, so we performed a feasibility study to utilize these for the imaging. We irrediated various objects of varying density with X-rays and reconstructed the images. The reconstructed image shows a good distinction between materials of different densities, which can be very useful in various applications like medical imaging or cargo imaging.
ISSN:1748-0221
1748-0221
DOI:10.1088/1748-0221/17/04/P04002