An Optimization of GlueX FCAL Light Guide Design

Document #:

GlueX-doc-850-v1

Document type:

Technical Note

Submitted by:

Matt Shepherd

Updated by:

Matt Shepherd

Document Created:

25 Jul 2007, 00:00

Contents Revised:

25 Jul 2007, 00:00

Metadata Revised:

06 Oct 2009, 08:37

Abstract:

This paper presents the development and tuning of GEANT model of light propagation down a lead glass bar in order to study light guide design for the GlueX FCAL.

Files in Document:

• light_guide_note.pdf (919.6 kB)

Topics:

• Detector Hardware:FCAL
• Monte Carlo:Optical Ray Tracing

Authors:

• Ryan E. Mitchell
• Matt Shepherd
• Scott Teige

Keywords:

forward calorimeter