Eur Phys J C (2004) 33: s1017-s1019
https://doi.org/10.1140/epjcd/s2004-03-1799-6

PS14 Detectors and Data Handling

Time projection chambers (TPC) in heavy ion experiments

¹ Bergen University College, Postboks 7030, 5020 Bergen,  
² University of Bergen, Allegaten 55, 5007 Bergen,  

Received: 15 October 2003
Accepted: 10 March 2004
Published online: 30 March 2004

Abstract

In this paper the performance of TPCs in heavy ion experiments in terms of tracking and particle identification via dE/dx is reviewed. The principle of operation - drift, readout chambers and front end electronics, is illustrated. A few of the TPCs used are presented, along with a short description of the experiments.