Date of Award
Spring 2002
Document Type
Restricted Thesis
Terms of Use
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Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Department
Physics & Astronomy Department
First Advisor
Stephan Eisenhardt
Second Advisor
Christopher D. Cothran
Third Advisor
Lubna Rana
Abstract
Background information is presented about the Standard Model of particle physics and CP violation. The Large Hadron Collider beauty (LHCb) experiment is described, with an emphasis on Ring Imaging Cherenkov (RICH) detectors. The operation of photomultiplier tubes is described, as well as the importance of a detailed understanding of the responses of the tubes in situations with low photon counts. An analysis of photomultiplier spectra is given, demonstrating the importance of Poisson statistics, the effects of first dynode photoelectron creation, and dynode inhomogeneity to understanding the spectra.
Recommended Citation
Cikoski, Rebecca , '02, "Analysis of Photomultiplier Spectra of the LHCb CP Violation Experiment" (2002). Senior Theses, Projects, and Awards. 671.
https://works.swarthmore.edu/theses/671