The EHS lead-glass calorimeters and their laser based monitoring system

doi:10.1016/0167-5087(82)90259-9

Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research

Volume 198, Issues 2–3, 15 July 1982, Pages 217-231

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Abstract

We describe the two gamma detectors built for the European Hybrid Spectrometer (EHS). Their monitoring system is presented in detail. Results from tests and the performance obtained during the first EHS experiment are given.

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The EHS lead-glass calorimeters and their laser based monitoring system

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