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Tests of a Novel Design of Resistive Plate Chambers (1501.05907v2)
Published 22 Jan 2015 in physics.ins-det and hep-ex
Abstract: A novel design of Resistive Plate Chambers (RPCs), using only a single resistive plate, is being proposed. Based on this design, two large size prototype chambers were constructed and were tested with cosmic rays and in particle beams. The tests confirmed the viability of this new approach. In addition to showing an improved single-particle response compared to the traditional 2-plate design, the novel chambers also prove to be suitable for calorimetric applications.