ALICE Trigger System
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The ALICE Trigger System is made up of two independent parts: a Central Trigger Processor (CTP) and a Trigger Distribution Network. The CTP provides the trigger decision logic. It generates triggers for the readout detectors by evaluating inputs from triggering detectors. The Trigger Distribution Network delivers these triggers to the detectors; in addition it is capable of running in standalone mode, which enables independent testing and calibration of detectors excluded from the global run. A brief overview of both parts is presented, focusing on the latest developments in building and testing the Trigger Distribution Network.
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