Timing RPCs in FOPI
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چکیده
The status of our development of strip anode MRPCs in the framework of the FOPI-ToF upgrade project is reviewed. For the counter readout we have developed a fast FEE (front-end-electronics) offering a high gain ða 200Þ at high bandwidth ðdf 1000MHzÞ and a new TAC-digitization system with an internal resolution of stp15 ps. In order to optimize the signal shape variations, strip/pitch configurations and number of gaps have been investigated. r 2004 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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