Eur Phys J C (2004) 33: s1026-s1028
https://doi.org/10.1140/epjcd/s2003-03-1417-2

PS14 Detectors and Data Handling

Development of a TPC for the future linear collider

III. Physikalisches Institut, RWTH Aachen, D-52056 Aachen, Germany

Received: 14 October 2003
Accepted: 20 October 2003
Published online: 23 October 2003

Abstract

A Time Projection Chamber is the primary option for the main tracker of the detector at a future e⁺e^– linear collider. The tracking system has to face significantly more complicated event topologies and higher backgrounds compared to previous e⁺e^– colliders, which puts stringent requirements on its overall design. The design issues and R&D plans for developing such a high performance TPC are presented. Particular emphasis is put on the R&D for a new type of gas amplification system, based on micro pattern gas detectors.