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Simulation of the LHC BRAN luminosity monitor for high luminosity interaction regions

Conference ·
OSTI ID:984422
The BRAN (Beam RAte of Neutrals) detector monitors the collision rates in the high luminosity interaction regions of LHC (ATLAS and CMS). This Argon gas ionization detector measures the forward neutral particles from collisions at the interaction point. To predict and improve the understanding of the detector's performance, we produced a detailed model of the detector and its surroundings in Fluka. In this paper, we present the model and results of our simulations including the detectors estimated response to interactions for beam energies of 3.5, 5, and 7 TeV.
Research Organization:
Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider
Sponsoring Organization:
Doe - Office Of Science
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-98CH10886
OSTI ID:
984422
Report Number(s):
BNL--90821-2010-CP; KB0202011
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English