Speaker
Marco Poli Lener
(LNF)
Description
The micro-resistive WELL (µ-RWELL) detector is a compact, spark-protected, single amplification stage Micro-Pattern Gas Detector (MPGD). The new micro-structure exploits several solutions and improvements implemented in the last years in the MPGD field, in particular for GEMs and Micromegas.
The µ-RWELL detector, based on the resistive technology concept, leading to a very efficient spark quenching, is a high reliable device. In addition, since does not require any complex and time-consuming assembly procedures (neither stretching nor gluing), it is also extremely simple to be assembled. These features allow for an easy engineering of the detector that may lead to technological transfer to industry.
The µ-RWELL technology, suitable for large area tracking devices (recently proposed for the phase-2 upgrade of CMS and LHCb muon apparatus and for the neutrino detector of the SHIP experiment) and compact digital hadron calorimetry in HEP experiments, can be also exploited for fine X-ray and thermal neutron imaging for medical and industrial applications, as well as large muon tomography for homeland security.
The principle of operation of the µ-RWELL detector, and results from recent R&D studies will be shown.
