An indirect geometry crystal time-of-flight spectrometer for FRM IIWe present a concept for an indirect geometry crystal time-of-flight spectrometer, which we propose for a source similar to the FRM-II reactor in Garching. Recently, crystal analyzer spectrometers at…Ran Tang, Christop Herb, Jörg Voigt et al.·May 15, 2024SaveLearn
Beam test results of the prototype of the multi wire drift chamber for the CSR external-target experimentThe half-size prototype of the multi wire drift chamber (MWDC) for the cooling storage ring (CSR) external-target experiment (CEE) was assembled and tested in 350 MeV/u Kr+Fe reactions on the heavy…Zhi Qin, Zhoubo He, Zhe Cao et al.·May 15, 2024SaveLearn
MacroQueue: Automating Measurements in High-Dimensional Parameter SpacesLaboratory measurements often use several instruments to fully explore the relevant parameter space; such as, an external lock-in amplifier, an electromagnet, an RF generator, etc.. Ordinarily, these…Brad M. Goff, Jay A. Gupta·May 14, 2024SaveLearn
Demonstration of magnetically silent optically pumped magnetometers for the TUCAN electric dipole moment experimentWe report the performance of a magnetically silent optically pumped cesium magnetometer with a statistical sensitivity of 3.5 pT/rtHz at 1~Hz and a stability of 90 fT over 150 seconds of measurement.…Wolfgang Klassen, Shomi Ahmed, Kiera Pond Grehan et al.·May 14, 2024SaveLearn
Characterisation and simulation of stitched CMOS strip sensorsIn high-energy physics, there is a need to investigate alternative silicon sensor concepts that offer cost-efficient, large-area coverage. Sensors based on CMOS imaging technology present such a…Naomi Davis, Jan-Hendrik Arling, Marta Baselga et al.·May 14, 2024SaveLearn
A Determination of the Local Gravitational Acceleration for the Tsinghua Tabletop Kibble BalanceThe Kibble balance requires a measurement of the local gravitational acceleration, g, with a typical relative measurement uncertainty of 10-9. In this paper, the determination of g for the…Weibo Liu, Nanjia Li, Yongchao Ma et al.·May 14, 2024SaveLearn
Magnetic shielding simulation for particle detectionCherenkov-type particle detectors or scintillators use as a fundamental element photomultiplier tubes, whose efficiency decreases when subjected to the Earth's magnetic field. This work develops a…Sara R. Cabo, Sergio Luis Suarez Gomez, Laura Bonavera et al.·May 14, 2024SaveLearn
X-ray imaging camera using INTPIX4NA SOIPIX detector with SiTCP-XG 10GbE based high-speed readout systemThe silicon-on-insulator pixel (SOIPIX) detector is a unique monolithic-structure imaging device currently being developed by the SOIPIX group led by the High Energy Accelerator Research Organization…Ryutaro Nishimura, Noriyuki Igarashi, Daisuke Wakabayashi et al.·May 14, 2024SaveLearn
Fine residual stress distribution measurement of steel materials by SOI pixel detector with synchrotron X-raysResidual stress is an important factor governing evaluating and controlling the quality of metal materials in industrial products. X-ray measurements provide one of the most effective means of…Ryutaro Nishimura, Shunji Kishimoto, Toshihiko Sasaki et al.·May 14, 2024SaveLearn
Measurement of the 14C spectrum with Silicon Drift Detectors: towards the study of forbidden β transitionsThe ASPECT-BET (An sdd-SPECTrometer for BETa decay studies) project aims to develop a novel technique for the precise measurement of forbidden β spectra in the 10 keV - 1 MeV range. This…Andrea Nava, Leonardo Bernardini, Matteo Biassoni et al.·May 13, 2024SaveLearn
Status and Prospects of the JUNO ExperimentThe Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO) is a multi-purpose neutrino experiment currently under construction in China. It is located 52.5km away from two nuclear power plants in a newly…Matthias Raphael Stock·May 12, 2024SaveLearn
Radiation damage on Silicon Photomultipliers from ionizing and non-ionizing radiation of low-earth orbit operationsSilicon Photomultipliers (SiPMs) are single photon detectors that gained increasing interest in many applications as an alternative to photomultiplier tubes. In particular in the field of space…Stefano Merzi, Fabio Acerbi, C. Aicardi et al.·May 12, 2024SaveLearn
Design of a SiPM-on-Tile ZDC for the future EIC and its Performance with Graph Neural NetworksWe present a design for a high-granularity zero-degree calorimeter (ZDC) for the upcoming Electron-Ion Collider (EIC). The design uses SiPM-on-tile technology and features a novel staggered-layer…Ryan Milton, Sebouh J. Paul, Barak Schmookler et al.·May 11, 2024SaveLearn
Preliminary Design of a General Electronics Platform for Accelerator FacilitiesMany accelerators require considerable electronic systems for tests, verification, and operation. In Shenzhen Superconducting Soft X-ray Free Electron Laser (S3FEL), to meet the early tests and…Jinfu Zhu, Hongli Ding, Haokui Li et al.·May 11, 2024SaveLearn
Convolutional Neural Network-Based Neutron and Gamma Discrimination in EJ-276 for Low-Energy DetectionOrganic scintillators are important in advancing nuclear detection and particle physics experiments. Achieving a high signal-to-noise ratio necessitates efficient pulse shape discrimination…Fengzhao Shen, Tao Li, Jingkui He et al.·May 11, 2024SaveLearn
Calo-VQ: Vector-Quantized Two-Stage Generative Model in Calorimeter SimulationWe introduce a novel machine learning method developed for the fast simulation of calorimeter detector response, adapting vector-quantized variational autoencoder (VQ-VAE). Our model adopts a…Qibin Liu, Chase Shimmin, Xiulong Liu et al.·May 10, 2024SaveLearn
Terahertz Antenna Impedance Matched to a Graphene PhotodetectorDeveloping low-power, high-sensitivity photodetectors for the terahertz (THz) band that operate at room temperature is an important challenge in optoelectronics. In this study, we introduce a…François Joint, Kunyi Zhang, Jayaprakash Poojali et al.·May 10, 2024SaveLearn
A practical approach of measuring 238U and 232Th in liquid scintillator to sub-ppq level using ICP-MSLiquid scintillator (LS) is commonly utilized in experiments seeking rare events due to its high light yield, transparency, and radiopurity. The concentration of 238U and 232Th in LS…Yuanxia Li, Jie Zhao, Yayun Ding et al.·May 10, 2024SaveLearn
Performance evaluation of electron multiplier tubes as a high-intensity muon beam monitor of accelerator neutrino experimentsUpgrade work towards increasing the beam intensity of the neutrino beamline at J- PARC is underway. Monitoring tertiary muon beams is essential for stable operation of the beamline. Accordingly, we…Takashi Honjo, Yosuke Ashida, Oderich F. Auersperg-Castell et al.·May 9, 2024SaveLearn
High Voltage Determination and Stabilization for Collinear Laser Spectroscopy ApplicationsFast beam collinear laser spectroscopy is the established method to investigate nuclear ground state properties such as the spin, the electromagnetic moments, and the charge radius of exotic nuclei.…Kristian König, Finn Köhler, Julian Palmes et al.·May 8, 2024SaveLearn
Development of a method to measure trace level of uranium and thorium in scintillation filmsWe have established a method to measure picograms-per-gram (pg g-1) levels of 238U and 232Th in scintillation films by combining the dry ashing method and inductively coupled plasma…K. Ichimura, K. Chiba, Y. Gando et al.·May 8, 2024SaveLearn
Gamma Ray Detection Efficiency of GAGG Crystal Scintillator Using Three Tagged Gamma Ray TechniquesA CubeSat with a prototype scintillating detector with a sensitive volume of GAGG crystal is being developed with a possible launch date of 2025. Its purpose is to characterize the background signals…Brian Doty, Nickolas Solomey, Jonathan Folkerts et al.·May 7, 2024SaveLearn
Machine learning evaluation in the Global Event Processor FPGA for the ATLAS trigger upgradeThe Global Event Processor (GEP) FPGA is an area-constrained, performance-critical element of the Large Hadron Collider's (LHC) ATLAS experiment. It needs to very quickly determine which small…Zhixing Jiang, Scott Hauck, Dennis Yin et al.·May 7, 2024SaveLearn
Circular polarization measurement for individual gamma rays in capture reactions with intense pulsed neutronsMeasurements of circular polarization of γ-ray emitted from neutron capture reactions provide valuable information for nuclear physics studies. The spin and parity of excited states can be…S. Endo, R. Abe, H. Fujioka et al.·May 7, 2024SaveLearn
Frequency response limitation of heat flux metersHeat flux meters are used for measuring the heat flux densities going through walls, usually at quasi-steady state. The limitations of heat flux meters under dynamic conditions are well documented in…I. Naveros, Christian Ghiaus, D. P. Ruíz·May 6, 2024SaveLearn