= Gas electron multiplier
{wiki=Gas_electron_multiplier}
A Gas Electron Multiplier (GEM) is a type of gas detector used in particle physics and radiation detection. It is designed to amplify the ionization created by charged particles interacting with a gas medium. Here's how it works and its key features: \#\#\# Structure and Function 1. **Design**: A GEM consists of a thin plastic or metallic foil with holes (microholes) that are typically a few tens of micrometers in diameter.
Back to article page
