rest-for-physics / rest-for-physics/detectorlib

Units in TRestDetectorGas

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Description

I think we should make a same system of units for TRestDetectorGas. Now the diffusion units are cm^0.5 and the e-Field units are V/mm. Moreover the plotting methods receive input field in V/cm. This is very confusing. Maybe we can make all the distance field in unit mm, as in REST standard unit system.

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Start by locating TRestDetectorGas and its plotting methods, then inventory the current diffusion, electric-field, and plotting units described in the issue. Clarify the intended REST standard unit system and define consistent distance units before changing behavior; done means the affected interfaces and plots use documented, consistent units and existing tests or examples still pass.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
backend
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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