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S. Ikram

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Sealed, Lightweight gRPC-Based Muon Telescopes for Muography Applications

Portable muon detection systems are increasingly in demand for muography applications in environments requiring flexible installation and transportability. We present the ongoing development and implementation of portable muon tracking systems based on glass Resistive Plate Chambers (gRPCs). The work addresses the fabrication and assembly of compact, position-sensitive RPC detectors, along with their performance when operated with a standard gas mixture and coupled to external front-end electronics and a scalable multi-channel data-acquisition system. The system design prioritizes modular construction, mechanical robustness, operational safety, autonomous functionality, and cost-effectiveness. Measurements with atmospheric muons demonstrated stable detector performance and reliable tracking capability, confirming the suitability of this architecture for muographic measurements. We conclude with an outlook on further developments of the detection system.

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Development and Performance Analysis of Glass-Based Gas-Tight RPCs for Muography Applications

To achieve high-resolution muography of compact targets in scenarios with complex logistical constraints, we are developing a portable muon detector system utilizing glass Resistive Plate Chambers (RPCs). Although RPCs are well understood and widely used, our work focuses on developing a gas-tight variant specifically tailored for a broad range of muography applications, with key design goals including portability, robustness, autonomy, versatility, safety, and cost-effectiveness. Our RPC detectors are designed with various configurations, each featuring unique characteristics and performance attributes. We investigate the temporal evolution of the surface resistivity of glass electrodes, as well as the detector efficiency at varying voltages and thresholds, over a span of several months. These RPCs have been utilized in a small-scale feasibility study on muon absorption using lead blocks.

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