A liquid-xenon calorimeter for the detection of electromagnetic showers

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Abstract

The energy and spatial resolution of a 40 l liquid-xenon calorimeter was measured. For electrons in the energy region 1–6 GeV the resolutions are σE/E = 3.4/√E (%), σx = 4.6/√E (mm). The details of construction and running of such a device are discussed.

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