SN0360 : Use of Kr-83 as a calibration source for the STAR TPC

Author(s):B. Lasiuk, C. A. Whitten
Date:Aug. 24, 1998
File(s):sn0360.ps.gz
Abstract:The isotope Kr-83 may be used to investigate variations in gas gain throughout the STAR TPC and/or deduce single channel gain constants. This provides a valuable cross-check for the pulser calibration. This note describes the specrum that results from the decay of Rb-83 -> Kr-83 and how it may help in the calibration of the TPC.
Keywords:Krypton Kr
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