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        | IT05 | 
        The Comparison of signal Processing Systems for Beam Position Monitors
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                - G. Vismara
 
                       CERN, Geneva, Switzerland 
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            At first sight the problem of determining the beam
            position from the ratio of the induced charges of the
            opposite electrodes of a beam monitor seems trivial, but
            up to now no unique solution has been found that fits the
            various demands of all particle accelerators.
            The purpose of this paper is to help instrumentalist in
            choosing the best processing system for their particular
            application.
            The paper will present the different families in which
            the processing systems can be grouped.
            A general description of the operating principles with
            relative advantages and disadvantages for the most
            employed processing systems is also presented.
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