The effect of δ [delta] rays on impact parameter resolution in pixel detectors
Master Thesis
2011
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University of Cape Town
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A review of the ALICE detector in the context of heavy ion collisions is given, along with a discussion on the use of Monte Carlo simulations in high energy physics. An investigation of the accuracy of GEANT3 simulation of low energy electrons is detailed.
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Comrie, A. 2011. The effect of δ [delta] rays on impact parameter resolution in pixel detectors. University of Cape Town.