Why target is putting rotated on DDX experiment?

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The discussion centers on the practice of rotating targets by 45 degrees in double-differential cross-section (DDX) experiments. This rotation minimizes energy loss and prevents the target frame from shadowing forward detectors. The effectiveness of this setup is contingent upon the specific experimental configuration and the energy levels of the incident particles. Understanding these factors is crucial for optimizing detection and measurement outcomes in DDX experiments.

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Hello. I have a question about DDX (double-differential cross-sections) experiment.
On DDX experiment, people are putting the target rotated about 45 degree.
I wonder why they put the target rotated and what benefit exist because of that.
Thank you
 
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Cross-section of what, in which range, with which target?

If the incident particles are low-energetic: a larger range of phase space where the produced particles don't have to go through other material?
 
cytksu said:
Hello. I have a question about DDX (double-differential cross-sections) experiment.
On DDX experiment, people are putting the target rotated about 45 degree.
I wonder why they put the target rotated and what benefit exist because of that.
Thank you

If there are detectors placed at forward and back angles, you place the targets rotated at 45 degrees to minimise energy loss and to ensure that the target frame does not shadow the forward detector. It basically depends on the setup. Can you post a link to the paper?
 

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