The CALICE SiW ECAL Technological Prototype -- Status and OutlookThe next generation of collider detectors will make full use of Particle Flow Algorithms, requiring high-precision tracking and full imaging calorimeters. The latter, thanks to granularity…Roman Pöschl·Nov 14, 2022SaveLearn
Simultaneous MMC readout using a tailored μMUX based readout systemMagnetic microcalorimeters (MMCs) are cryogenic, energy-dispersive single-particle detectors providing excellent energy resolution, intrinsically fast signal rise time, quantum efficiency close to…Daniel Richter, Mathias Wegner, Felix Ahrens et al.·Nov 14, 2022SaveLearn
Interlacing in atomic resolution scanning transmission electron microscopyFast frame-rates are desirable in scanning transmission electron microscopy for a number of reasons: controlling electron beam dose, capturing in-situ events or reducing the appearance of scan…Jonathan J. P Peters, Tiarnan Mullarkey, James A. Gott et al.·Nov 13, 2022SaveLearn
Parallelization of Garfield++ and neBEM to simulate space charge effects in RPCsNumerical simulation of avalanches, saturated avalanches, and streamers can help us understand the detector physics of Resistive Plate Chambers (RPC). 3D Monte Carlo simulation of an avalanche inside…Tanay Dey, Purba Bhattacharya, Supratik Mukhopadhyay et al.·Nov 11, 2022SaveLearn
A feasibility study of multi-electrode high-purity germanium detector for Ge-76 neutrinoless double beta decay searchingExperiments to search for neutrinoless double-beta (0etaeta) decay of 76Ge using a high-purity germanium (HPGe) detector rely heavily on background suppression technologies to enhance…Jingzhe Yang, Yang Tian, Wenhan Dai et al.·Nov 11, 2022SaveLearn
An RPC-PET brain scanner demonstrator: first resultsWe present first results from a Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scanner demonstrator based on Resistive Plate Chambers and specialized for brain imaging. The device features a 30 cm wide cubic…Paulo Fonte, Luís Lopes, Rui Alves et al.·Nov 10, 2022SaveLearn
Sparsity for Ultrafast Material IdentificationMid-infrared spectroscopy is often used to identify material. Thousands of spectral points are measured in a time-consuming process using expensive table-top instrument. However, material…Yurui Qu, Qingyi Zhou, Jin Xiang et al.·Nov 10, 2022SaveLearn
Variable Energy X-ray Fluorescence SourceWe detail the design of a variable energy, x-ray fluorescence source using a low activity (1.8×106~dpm) 99Tc β source that irradiates thin foils. By rotating the source among…S. R. Elliott, E. M. Bond, B. Dodson et al.·Nov 10, 2022SaveLearn
Large area LaBr3:Ce crystals read by SiPM arrays with improved timing and temperature gain drift controlCompact X-rays detectors made of 1/2" or 1" :LaBr3:Ce crystals of cubic shape with SiPM array readout have been developed for the FAMU experiment at RIKEN-RAL. The aim is a precise measurement of the…M. Bonesini, R. Benocci, R. Bertoni et al.·Nov 9, 2022SaveLearn
Calibration sources for the LEGEND-200 experimentIn the search for a monochromatic peak as the signature of neutrinoless double beta decay an excellent energy resolution and an ultra-low background around the Q-value of the decay are essential.…L. Baudis, G. Benato, E. M. Bond et al.·Nov 9, 2022SaveLearn
Reflectance and fluorescence characteristics of PTFE coated with TPB at visible, UV, and VUV as a function of thicknessPolytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is an excellent diffuse reflector widely used in light collection systems for particle physics experiments. In noble element systems, it is often coated with…J. Haefner, A. Fahs, J. Ho et al.·Nov 9, 2022SaveLearn
Optical property measurements of lithium chloride aqueous solution for a novel solar neutrino experimentThe lithium chloride aqueous solution has great potential to be the detection medium of a novel solar neutrino detector. The nuclide 7 Li provides a charged-current interaction channel with a…Ye Liang, Tong Xu, Jialiang Zhang et al.·Nov 9, 2022SaveLearn
High-sensitivity low-noise photodetector using large-area silicon photomultiplierThe application of silicon photomultiplier (SiPM) technology for weak-light detection at a single photon level has expanded thanks to its better photon detection efficiency in comparison to a…Takahiko Masuda, Ayami Hiramoto, Daniel G. Ang et al.·Nov 9, 2022SaveLearn
Calibration of Troitsk nu-mass detector readout electronics by signal digital filtersWe present the results of tuning and calibration of the detector electronics in the signal digitization mode. The goal of the experiment is to search for a possible sterile neutrino signature in…S. B. Abdiganieva, A. I. Berlev, M. A. Bochkov et al.·Nov 9, 2022SaveLearn
Isothermal annealing of radiation defects in bulk material of diodes from 8" silicon wafersThe high luminosity upgrade of the LHC will provide unique physics opportunities, such as the observation of rare processes and precision measurements. However, the accompanying harsh radiation…Jan Kieseler, Pedro Goncalo Dias Almeida, Oliwia Kaluzinska et al.·Nov 9, 2022SaveLearn
Performance of the CMS High Granularity Calorimeter prototype to charged pion beams of 20-300 GeV/cThe upgrade of the CMS experiment for the high luminosity operation of the LHC comprises the replacement of the current endcap calorimeter by a high granularity sampling calorimeter (HGCAL). The…B. Acar, G. Adamov, C. Adloff et al.·Nov 9, 2022SaveLearn
Effect of scintillator geometry on the energy resolution and efficiency of MAST neutron camera detectorsThe efficiency and energy resolution of the MAST neutron camera detectors, based on liquid scintillator of the EJ-301 type, is lower than cylindrical detector of similar size. An experimental…Marco Cecconello·Nov 9, 2022SaveLearn
Commissioning, Characterisation and Temperature Stabilisation of a 22000 Channel SiPM-on-Tile Hadron Calorimeter SystemWith the successful construction and operation of a highly granular hadron calorimeter system, featuring approx. 22000 individually read out SiPM-on-tile channels, the CALICE collaboration has set…Daniel Heuchel·Nov 8, 2022SaveLearn
Demonstration of Gd-GEM detector design for neutron macromolecular crystallography applicationsThe European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden will become the world's most powerful thermal neutron source. The Macromolecular Diffractometer (NMX) at the ESS requires three 51.2 x…D. Pfeiffer, F. Brunbauer, R. Hall-Wilton et al.·Nov 8, 2022SaveLearn
Photon shot-noise limited transient absorption soft X-ray spectroscopy at the European XFELFemtosecond transient soft X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy (XAS) is a very promising technique that can be employed at X-ray Free Electron Lasers (FELs) to investigate out-of-equilibrium dynamics for…Loïc Le Guyader, Andrea Eschenlohr, Martin Beye et al.·Nov 8, 2022SaveLearn
Exploring coherent elastic neutrino-nucleus scattering of reactor neutrinos with the NUCLEUS experimentThe NUCLEUS experiment aims to perform a high-precision measurement of Coherent Elastic Neutrino-Nucleus Scattering (CEvNS) at the EdF Chooz B nuclear power plant in France. CEvNS is a unique process…The NUCLEUS collaboration, C. Goupy, H. Abele et al.·Nov 8, 2022SaveLearn
Elimination of periodic nonlinearities of actuators with internal periodic processesWe discuss an algorithm that eliminates the periodic non-linearity of a bimorph piezo actuator by modifying the phase of the voltage waveforms used for driving the actuator. The procedure presented…Nils Frederik Hasselmann, Maxime Nicloux, Alexander Sell·Nov 8, 2022SaveLearn
Single-Photon Signal Sideband Detection for High-Power Michelson InterferometersThe Michelson interferometer is a cornerstone of experimental physics. Its applications range from providing first impressions of wave interference in educational settings to probing spacetime at…Lee McCuller·Nov 8, 2022SaveLearn
Simulation results for a low energy nuclear recoil yields measurement in liquid xenon using the MiX detectorMeasuring the scintillation and ionization yields of liquid xenon in response to ultra-low energy nuclear recoil events is necessary to increase the sensitivity of liquid xenon experiments to light…C. S. Amarasinghe, R. Coronel, D. Q. Huang et al.·Nov 7, 2022SaveLearn
Micro-Actuators and ImplementationMiniaturization of devices inculcates the need for small-sized actuators. Actuators in the size of a few centimeters are not uncommon but miniature devices need ones that are less than a few…Pavan B Garadi, Sai Bhargav M, Harishesh J K et al.·Nov 7, 2022SaveLearn