Gaseous and dual-phase time projection chambers for imaging rare processes

Abstract

Modern approaches to the detection and imaging of rare particle interactions through gaseous and dual-phase time projection chambers are discussed. We introduce and examine their basic working principles and enabling technological assets.

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