Circular one-dimensional position-sensitive time-of-flight microchannel plate detector using resistive anode for...

We have developed circular one-dimensional position-sensitive time-of-flight microchannel plate (MCP) detector for space plasma measurements. The MCP detector is equipped with a 354.375 degrees resistive anode and a grid anode for obtaining position and timing signals simultaneously from one start event. The resistive anode provides high-resolution and continuous position sensing with two electronic channels alone. The grid anode generates start signals with pulse width of 1 ns for time-of-flight measurements. The resistive anode is formed on an alumina substrate which is installed behind the output side of the MCP plates. The grid anode is installed between the MCP plates and the resistive anode for the simultaneous detection of position and start signals. Stop signals are obtained from stop events by a center anode formed on the alumina substrate behind the MCP plates. On the basis of the test experiments, we have evaluated that the MCP detector functionally deals with the position and timing signals.