Published November 2, 2023 | Version v1
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CMS iRPC assembly and Quality Control

  • 1. ROR icon Fayoum University
  • 1. ROR icon European Organization for Nuclear Research

Description

The CMS experiment at the LHC contributes significantly to understanding particle interactions. Among its detectors, RPC technology is vital for accurate muon identification and triggering. The introduction of iRPC enhances detector performance. This summary introduces the importance of RPC detectors in CMS, highlighting their role in identifying muons, crucial for fundamental processes. RPC technology principles, like gas ionization and signal amplification, allow for precise time and space measurement.The report covers RPC evolution to iRPC, emphasizing improved materials and electronics. RPCs, with quick response and particle resistance, are integral to CMS's triggering. The meticulous assembly of the CMS iRPC detector is summarized, involving careful component handling. The report explains procedures, including panel preparation, copper foil installation, and spacer positioning. Parallel steps for strip PCBs and bottom gap installation are outlined, followed by top gap alignment.

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CDS Report Number
CERN-STUDENTS-Note-2023-228

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CERN LHC
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CMS

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