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Purdue Particle Physics
Cosmic rays detected in a cloud chamber built as an outreach project at Purdue.

Introduction to P3MD Labs

CLEO III Silicon Vertex Detector

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  • Mechanical design and engineering
  • Assembly of silicon strip ladders using CVD diamond for support, wirebonding, module testing
  • Kinematic mounting of ladders on end cones
  • Cooling system
  • Transportation to Cornell, SVX installation into CLEO

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