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Gaseous Detectors: Then and Now

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I give a broad survey of the physics and operation of gas detectors with an emphasis on the practical issues that arise in the design and operation of these most versatile of position- sensitive detectors.

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    Archana Sharma

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Sharma, A. (2003). Gaseous Detectors: Then and Now. In: Prosper, H.B., Danilov, M. (eds) Techniques and Concepts of High-Energy Physics XII. NATO Science Series, vol 123. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-010-0076-5_7

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