Diamond Detectors for Compton Polarimetry

Journal Article · Thu Dec 17 00:00:00 EST 2009 · AIP Conference Proceedings

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.3293886· OSTI ID:21325708

Martin, J W ^[1]; Dutta, D; Narayan, A ^[2]; Wang, P ^[3]

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1. Physics Department, University of Winnipeg, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2E9 (Canada)
2. Dept. of Physics and Astronomy, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762-5167 (United States)
3. Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, R3T 2N2 (Canada)

Parity-violating electron scattering experiments aim to test the standard model of particle physics through precise low-energy determinations of the weak mixing angle. These experiments require determination of the polarization of the incident electron beam to the 1% level or better. An example of this type of experiment is the Q-weak experiment, which will be conducted in Hall C at Jefferson Lab in 2010 and beyond. We are constructing a Compton polarimeter in Hall C to provide continuous monitoring of the polarization with the goal of 1% absolute polarization determination. In our Compton polarimeter, circularly polarized laser light will impinge upon the electron beam. Electrons scattered by the Compton process will be momentum-analyzed in a dipole magnet downstream of the interaction point. A diamond strip tracker will be placed further downstream of the dipole to sense the Compton-scattered electrons and determine their momenta. The design of the polarimeter, focusing on electron detection, and our progress in prototyping and constructing the diamond strip tracker, are discussed.

• OSTI ID: 21325708
• Journal Information: AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol. 1182, Issue 1; Conference: 10. conference on the intersections of particle and nuclear physics, San Diego, CA (United States), 26-31 May 2009; Other Information: DOI: 10.1063/1.3293886; (c) 2009 American Institute of Physics; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0094-243X
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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COMPTON EFFECT
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DIAMONDS
DIELECTRIC TRACK DETECTORS
DIPOLES
ELECTRON BEAMS
ELECTRON DETECTION
ELECTRONS
LASER RADIATION
MAGNETS
PARITY
POLARIMETERS
POLARIMETRY
POLARIZATION
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WEINBERG ANGLE