The AQUARICH project

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The AQUA-RICH project
Main new ideas
Use RICH technique (common in HEP)
Use multiple scattering for momentum
determination
Next step Show proof of principle
Basic problem MANPOWER
Minor importance How to realise 1 Mt
K. Zuber, NNN02
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Simulation
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Reconstruction
Scattering angle vs. momentum
Edge of Xmas tree
8,12,16 GeV muons
A. Großheim, K. Zuber in prep.
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AQUA - RICH
3 ton prototype at CERN
PMTs HPDs
Mirror
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5 HPD in test beam
Cerenkov ring obtained with gas RICH