Microstrip detector
Overview
 
A microstrip detector is a particle detector designed to consist of a large number of identical components laid out along one axis of a two-dimensional structure, generally by lithography
Lithography
Lithography is a method for printing using a stone or a metal plate with a completely smooth surface...

. The idea is that several components will react to a single passing particle, allowing an accurate reconstruction of the particle's track.
 
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