3D cosmic-ray muon tomography using portable muography detectorA feasibility demonstration of three-dimensional (3D) muon tomography was performed for infrastructure equivalent targets using the proposed portable muography detector. For the target, we used two…Kullapha Chaiwongkhot, Tadahiro Kin, Yuta Nagata et al.·Jul 27, 2021SaveLearn
Radiation study of Lead Fluoride crystalsLead fluoride (PbF2) crystals represent an excellent and relatively innovative choice for high resolution electromagnetic calorimeters with high granularity and fast timing for high intensity…A. Cemmi, A. Colangeli, B. D'orsi et al.·Jul 26, 2021SaveLearn
Bubble dynamics in Liquid Hole MultipliersIn bubble-assisted Liquid HoleMultipliers(LHM), developed for noble-liquid radiation detectors, the stability of the bubble and the electro-mechanical properties of the liquid-to-gas interface play a…A. Tesi, E. Segre, S. Leardini et al.·Jul 26, 2021SaveLearn
Applying machine learning to determine impact parameter in nuclear physics experimentsMachine Learning (ML) algorithms have been demonstrated to be capable of predicting impact parameter in heavy-ion collisions from transport model simulation events with perfect detector response. We…C. Y. Tsang, Yongjia Wang, M. B. Tsang et al.·Jul 26, 2021SaveLearn
Strong Negative Electrothermal Feedback in Thermal Kinetic Inductance DetectorsWe demonstrate strong negative electrothermal feedback accelerating and linearizing the response of a thermal kinetic inductance detector (TKID). TKIDs are a proposed highly multiplexable replacement…Shubh Agrawal, Bryan Steinbach, James J. Bock et al.·Jul 26, 2021SaveLearn
Performance of ZnSe-based scintillators at low temperaturesApplications that utilize scintillation detectors at low temperatures are growing in number. Many of these require materials with high light yield and a fast response. Here we report on the…S. Galkin, I. Rybalka, L. Sidelnikova et al.·Jul 24, 2021SaveLearn
LEGEND-1000 Preconceptual Design ReportWe propose the construction of LEGEND-1000, the ton-scale Large Enriched Germanium Experiment for Neutrinoless β β Decay. This international experiment is designed to answer one of the…LEGEND Collaboration, N. Abgrall, I. Abt et al.·Jul 23, 2021SaveLearn
Neutron detection efficiency of the Neutron dEtector with Xn Tracking (NEXT)An efficient neutron detection system with good energy resolution is required to correctly characterize decays of neutron-rich nuclei where β-delayed neutron emission is a dominant decay mode. The…S. Neupane, J. Heideman, R. Grzywacz et al.·Jul 23, 2021SaveLearn
Investigation of the gamma-ray shielding performance of the B2O3-Bi2O3-ZnO-Li2O glasses based on the Monte Carlo approachThe purpose of this article is to investigate the shielding performance of the B2O3-Bi2O3-ZnO-Li2O glasses as gamma shields. To this end, the attenuation parameters of the gamma-ray…Ali Asadia, Seyed Abolfazl Hosseini·Jul 23, 2021SaveLearn
Micromechanical bolometers for sub-Terahertz detection at room temperatureFast, room temperature imaging at THz and sub-THz frequencies is an interesting feature which could unleash the full potential of plenty applications in security, healthcare and industrial…Leonardo Vicarelli, Alessandro Tredicucci, Alessandro Pitanti·Jul 22, 2021SaveLearn
Maximum Likelihood Spectrum Decomposition for Isotope Identification and QuantificationA spectral decomposition method has been implemented to identify and quantify isotopic source terms in high-resolution gamma-ray spectroscopy in static geometry and shielding scenarios. Monte-Carlo…J. T. Matta, A. J. Rowe, M. P. Dion et al.·Jul 21, 2021SaveLearn
Multiple Sensor Interface by the same hardware to USB and serial connectionThe Multiple Sensor Interface is a simple sensor interface that works with USB, RS485 and GPIO. It allows one to make measurements using a variety of sensors based on the change of inductance,…David Nuno G da Silva S Quelhas·Jul 21, 2021SaveLearn
On the Use of Neural Networks for Energy Reconstruction in High-granularity CalorimetersWe contrasted the performance of deep neural networks - Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) and Graph Neural Network (GNN) - to current state of the art energy regression methods in a finely…N. Akchurin, C. Cowden, J. Damgov et al.·Jul 21, 2021SaveLearn
A massively scalable Time-to-Digital Converter with a PLL-free calibration system in a commercial 130 nm processA 33.6 ps LSB Time-to-Digital converter was designed in 130 nm BiCMOS technology. The core of the converter is a differential 9-stage ring oscillator, based on a multi-path architecture. A novel…Fulvio Martinelli, Pierpaolo Valerio, Roberto Cardarelli et al.·Jul 21, 2021SaveLearn
Gain suppression mechanism observed in Low Gain Avalanche DetectorsLow Gain Avalanche Detectors(LGADs) is one of the candidate sensing technologies for future 4D-tracking applications and recently have been qualified to be used in the ATLAS and CMS timing detectors…Esteban Currás, Marcos Fernández, Michael Moll·Jul 21, 2021SaveLearn
A High Spatial Resolution Muon Tomography Prototype System based on Micromegas DetectorCosmic ray muon has strong penetrating power and no ionizing radiation hazards, which makes it an ideal probe for detecting special nuclear materials. In this paper, a high spatial resolution muon…Yu Wang, Zhiyong Zhang, Shubin Liu et al.·Jul 21, 2021SaveLearn
Quantification of Captopril using Ultra High Performance Liquid ChromatographyWe develop an efficient, sensitive, accurate, cost effective, and greener liquid chromatography method for the determination of a quantification method concerning Captopril in pharmaceutical dosage…Glenn Zammit, Ralph Cassar, Mark Pace·Jul 20, 2021SaveLearn
Performance of a fast timing micro-pattern gaseous detector for future collider experimentsThe fast timing MPGD is a micro-pattern gaseous detector conceived for achieving sub-nanosecond time resolution while maintaining the ability to instrument large areas in high-rate environments;…Antonello Pellecchia, Piet Verwilligen·Jul 20, 2021SaveLearn
Experimental Analysis of PandaX-4T Cryogenic Distillation System for Removing Krypton from XenonAn efficient cryogenic distillation system was designed and constructed for PandaX-4T dark matter detector based on the McCabe-Thiele (M-T) method and the conservation of mass and energy. This…Rui Yan, Zhou Wang, Xiangyi Cui et al.·Jul 20, 2021SaveLearn
Performance of a Triple-GEM Demonstrator in pp Collisions at the CMS DetectorAfter the Phase-2 high-luminosity upgrade to the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), the collision rate and therefore the background rate will significantly increase, particularly in the high η region. To…M. Abbas, M. Abbrescia, H. Abdalla et al.·Jul 20, 2021SaveLearn
The design and performance of CUBES -- a CubeSat X-ray detectorCUBES is a X-ray detector payload which will be installed on the KTH 3U CubeSat mission, MIST. The detector comprises cerium-doped Gd3Al2Ga3O12 (GAGG) scintillators read out with silicon…Rakhee Kushwah, Theodor A. Stana, Mark Pearce·Jul 20, 2021SaveLearn
Fast imaging of single photons in quantum assisted optical interferometersWe describe a new technique of quantum astrometry, which potentially can improve the resolution of optical interferometers by orders of magnitude. The approach requires fast imaging of single photons…Andrei Nomerotski, Jonathan Schiff, Paul Stankus et al.·Jul 20, 2021SaveLearn
Longitudinal charge distribution measurement of non-relativistic ion beams using coherent transition radiationLongitudinal charge profile measurements or bunch shape measurements is a challenge for temporally short non-relativistic bunches. The field profile has a larger longitudinal extent compared to the…R. Singh, T. Reichert·Jul 19, 2021SaveLearn
A Simplified Gravitational Reference Sensor for Satellite GeodesyWe describe a Simplified Gravitational Reference Sensor (S-GRS), an ultra-precise inertial sensor for future Earth geodesy missions. These sensors are used to measure or compensate for all…Anthony Davila Alvarez, Aaron Knudtson, Unmil Patel et al.·Jul 18, 2021SaveLearn
Improvement in the performance of multilayer insulation technique and impact in the rare physics search experimentsProviding thermal insulation to systems at very low temperature from surroundings, involves blocking the transport of thermal energy regular or enhanced, taking place through radiative, conductive…D. Singh, M. K. Singh, A. Chaubey et al.·Jul 17, 2021SaveLearn