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Muon Calibration Challenges and Solutions in Angular Correction: Results by Ryan Nichol and Chris Smith

This study delves into difficulties and shortcomings in muon calibration, addressing issues with old path length correction methods and introducing new corrections to improve results. The research by Ryan Nichol and Chris Smith highlights problems with the old calibration requiring double-ended hits and the need to remove crosstalk. The new tracker enabled a more accurate calibration, particularly in angular distribution, pulse height analysis, and path length factors. The study also discusses the angular asymmetry at CalDet and the removal of corner clipping hits to enhance calibration accuracy. Results show improvements in handling even/odd asymmetry and forwards-backwards asymmetry, with a better understanding of muon behavior in the detector.

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Muon Calibration Challenges and Solutions in Angular Correction: Results by Ryan Nichol and Chris Smith

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  1. Muon Calibration Difficulties Calibration Shortcomings Angular Effects Old Path Length Correction New Correction Other Matters Results Ryan Nichol and Chris Smith

  2. Problems With Old Method • Old Calibration Required Double Ended Hits. • To Remove Crosstalk. • Beam Muons Show Even/Odd Asymmetry. Ryan Nichol, Chris Smith

  3. New Tracker Working Well Ryan Nichol, Chris Smith

  4. Corner Clippers • New ‘Tracker’ Enabled Lifting Of Double Ended Hit Requirement. • This Led To Inclusion Of More Corner Clipping Muons. • Decided To Remove Corner Clipping Hits From Sample. Ryan Nichol, Chris Smith

  5. Angular Distribution • Large Angular Asymmetry at CalDet. • Due To Orientation of Planes. Ryan Nichol, Chris Smith

  6. Error On Determination Of Angle • Bands Correspond To Muon Track Length. • Accuracy Limited By Strip Resolution. Ryan Nichol, Chris Smith

  7. Angular Dependence of Pulse Height • Corner Clippers Removed. • Two Views Have Similar Dependence. • Strange Bimodal Shape. Ryan Nichol, Chris Smith

  8. Path Length Factors • Angular Dependence. • Finite Strip Width. • Affects Two Orientations Differently. • Minimum Path Length In Strip. • Path Length In Neighbouring Strips. • Transverse Position Across Strip Width. • Other Effects?? Ryan Nichol, Chris Smith

  9. Geometrical Constraints • Path Length Constrained By: • Finite Strip Width • Minimum PL in Strip. • Maximum PL in neighbouring strips. • These extrema are determined by light output. Ryan Nichol, Chris Smith

  10. Transverse Position Across Strip • Pulse Height Depends on Transverse Position Across Strip. Ryan Nichol, Chris Smith

  11. Old Path Length Correction • Tries To Account For: • Angle • Finite Strip Width • Minimum Path Length • Doesn’t Succeed. • Introduces Even/Odd Bias. Ryan Nichol, Chris Smith

  12. Simulation Results • Simulated Muons In CalDet With Measured Angular Distribution. • Calculated Path Length Differs From True Path Length. Ryan Nichol, Chris Smith

  13. New Path Length Correction • The ‘Solution’: • 92% • Only Accounts For Angles. • Corrects to 2% level. Ryan Nichol, Chris Smith

  14. Results • New Calibration Removes Some Of The Even Odd Asymmetry • Still not an ideal calibration. Ryan Nichol, Chris Smith

  15. Forwards-Backwards Asymmetry • Seemingly More Energy Deposited By Cosmics Traveling Backwards Through The Detector. • Steel-Scintillator-Air or Steel-Air-Scintillator? • Groove Position? • Needs Further MC Investigation. Ryan Nichol, Chris Smith

  16. More Front-Back Fun Ryan Nichol, Chris Smith

  17. Summary • Large Angular Asymmetry Between Views. • Due To Orientation Of Planes. • Complicated Pulse Height Dependence. • Old (Current) Path Length Correction Wrong. • Best Results From A ‘Fudge Factor’ Ryan Nichol, Chris Smith

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