Time projection chambers for the T2K near detectors

A key element of the near detectors is the ND280 tracker, consisting of two active scintillator-bar target systems surrounded by three large time projection chambers (TPCs) for charged particle tracking.

This paper describes the design and construction of the TPCs, the micromegas modules, the readout electronics, the gas handling system, and shows the performance of the TPCs as deduced from measurements with particle beams, cosmic rays, and calibration system.

• arXiv preprint: https://arxiv.org/abs/1012.0865
• Reference: Nucl. Instrum. Meth. A 637, 25 (2011)
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nima.2011.02.036