Transition Radiation Spectroscopy with Prototypes of the ALICE TRD

Abstract

We present measurements of the transition radiation (TR) spectrum produced in an irregular radiator at different electron momenta. The data are compared to simulations of TR from a regular radiator.

4 pages, 5 Figures, Proceedings for "TRDs for the 3rd millennium" (Sept. 4-7, 2003, Bari, Italy)

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• Electron identification performance with ALICE TRD prototypes
• Energy loss of pions and electrons of 1 to 6 GeV/c in drift chambers operated with Xe,CO2(15%)

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• Position Reconstruction in Drift Chambers operated with Xe, CO2 (15%)