A study for the use of the LNS crystal ball multidetector as a neutral pions spectrometer

doi:10.1016/0168-9002(91)90334-M

Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section A: Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment

Volume 306, Issues 1–2, 15 August 1991, Pages 283-290

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Abstract

The response of the large BaF₂ multidetector Crystall Ball to high energy photons and neutral pions was studied by simulations carried out with the code GEANT3. The properties of the detector relevant to π⁰ detection, such as resolution, linearity and efficiency are discussed. The performance of the system can be improved by considering a cluster of 8 detectors around the illuminated one to follow the development of the electromagnetic shower. As a π⁰ spectrometer the Crystal Ball covers the whole angular range and permits the detection of π⁰'s over 100 MeV kinetic energy. Estimated π⁰ efficiencies vary between 60% for pio emitted at rest to 35% at 100 MeV kinetic energy.

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A study for the use of the LNS crystal ball multidetector as a neutral pions spectrometer

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