A relation between track length and deposited energy in a homogeneous calorimeter by Geant4 simulation at high energyWe performed a Geant4 simulation study on showers generated by electrons and hadrons in a large homogeneous calorimeter. We found that the energy deposit can be expressed as a linear function of the…R. Terada, Y. Hasegawa, T. Takeshita·Oct 15, 2020SaveLearn
Effects of Magnetic Fields on HPGe Tracking DetectorsWe present a study of magnetic fields effects on the position resolution and energy response of hyper-pure germanium detectors. Our results provide realistic estimates of the potential impact on the…I. Y. Lee, A. O. Macchiavelli·Oct 14, 2020SaveLearn
Perspectives for particle identification in ALICE using silicon-based timing detectorsPrecision timing has alway been a prominent topic in the instrumentation for high-energy physics experiments. In this document I discuss what the perspectives are for the use of silicon sensors for a…Roberto Preghenella·Oct 14, 2020SaveLearn
Response of a Li-glass/multi-anode photomultiplier detector to collimated thermal-neutron beamsThe response of a position-sensitive Li-glass scintillator detector being developed for thermal-neutron detection with 6 mm position resolution has been investigated using collimated beams of thermal…E. Rofors, N. Mauritzson, H. Perrey et al.·Oct 13, 2020SaveLearn
Fast Rossi-alpha Measurements of Plutonium using Organic ScintillatorsIn this work, Rossi-alpha measurements were simultaneously performed with a 3He-based detection system and an organic scintillator-based detection system. The assembly is 15 kg of plutonium (93…M. Y. Hua, C. A. Bravo, A. T. MacDonald et al.·Oct 13, 2020SaveLearn
Measured Nondestructive Assay of 237Np Using Organic Scintillators and Active Neutron Multiplicity CountingThe purpose of nondestructive assay in the context of nuclear safeguards is to precisely verify the declared mass of a sample of nuclear material in a noninhibitive amount of time. 237Np is a…Michael Y. Hua, Thomas A. Plummer, Jesson D. Hutchinson et al.·Oct 13, 2020SaveLearn
Paschen curve for a PCB trace in low vacuumFor one PCB trace region, where bare high voltage trace goes near GND pad, we estimated an electrical breakdown voltage in low vacuum using simplified geometrical model under some assumptions.…N. Atanov, S. Bini, S. Ceravolo et al.·Oct 13, 2020SaveLearn
A high resolution multi-phase clock Time-Digital Convertor implemented on Kintex-7 FPGATime-digital Converter (TDC) aims to measure the arrival time of the leading edge of the pulse signal. Our recent work presented a high resolution multi-phase TDC based on the Kintex-7 Field…Xue Dong, Cong Ma, Xiaokun Zhao et al.·Oct 13, 2020SaveLearn
Recent advances and future perspectives of single-photon avalanche diodes for quantum photonics applicationsPhotonic quantum technologies promise a revolution of the world of information processing, from simulation and computing to communication and sensing, thanks to the many advantages of exploiting…Francesco Ceccarelli, Giulia Acconcia, Angelo Gulinatti et al.·Oct 12, 2020SaveLearn
Parallel data readout for background rejection in CANDLES experimentCANDLES experiment in Kamioka Underground Observatory aims to obtain the neutrino-less double beta decay (0νββ) from 48Ca. This measurement is a big challenge due to the extremely rare decay…Bui Tuan Khai·Oct 11, 2020SaveLearn
Cryogen-free one hundred microKelvin refrigeratorTemperature below 100 microKelvin is achieved in a customized cryogen-free dilution refrigerator with a copper-nuclear demagnetization stage. The lowest temperature of conduction electrons of the…Jiaojie Yan, Jianing Yao, Vladimir Shvarts et al.·Oct 9, 2020SaveLearn
Symmetrically Tuned Large-Volume Conic Shell-Cavities for Axion SearchesIn an earlier paper, a new class of thin-shell cavities were proposed to evade the steep frequency scaling of conventional axion haloscopes. In this follow-up work, we see that a generalized conic…Chao-Lin Kuo·Oct 9, 2020SaveLearn
Rapid parameter determination of discrete damped sinusoidal oscillationsWe present different computational approaches for the rapid extraction of the signal parameters of discretely sampled damped sinusoidal signals. We compare time- and frequency-domain-based…Jim C. Visschers, Emma Wilson, Thomas Conneely et al.·Oct 9, 2020SaveLearn
Near 65ps-fwhm in 20mm-LSO TOF-PET by using a time walk correction based on multi-photon stamps: a Monte Carlo studyAim: Investigate whether a time walk assessment derived from crystal light sharing and multi-photon time stamps can improved the TOF resolution. Method: Monte Carlo simulations were performed for…Stephan Walrand, Michel Hesse, François Jamar·Oct 9, 2020SaveLearn
Subgap kinetic inductance detector sensitive to 85-GHz radiationWe have fabricated an array of subgap kinetic inductance detectors (SKIDs) made of granular aluminum (Tc2~K) sensitive in the 80-90 GHz frequency band and operating at 300~mK. We measure a…F. Levy-Bertrand, A. Benoît, O. Bourrion et al.·Oct 8, 2020SaveLearn
The impact of applying WildCards to disabled modules for FTK pattern banks on efficiency and data flowOnline selection is an essential step to collect the most relevant collisions from the very large number of collisions inside the ATLAS detector at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). The Fast TracKer…Khalil Bouaouda, Stefan Schmitt, Driss Benchekroun·Oct 8, 2020SaveLearn
Precision Measurement of Pixel Sensor CapacitanceThe capacitance of the charge collection node of a sensor system is an important parameter for the design of the analog front-end electronics. The analog front-end of high-granularity sensors like…H. Krüger, E. Kimmerle·Oct 7, 2020SaveLearn
Measurements of D-D fusion neutrons generated in nanowire array laser plasma using Timepix3 detectorWe present the results of neutron detection in a laser plasma experiment with a CD2 nanowire target. A hybrid semiconductor pixel detector Timepix3 covered with neutron converters was used for the…Peter Rubovic, Aldo Bonasera, Petr Burian et al.·Oct 7, 2020SaveLearn
Thermometry of intermediate level nuclear waste containers in multiple environmental conditionsIntermediate level nuclear waste must be stored until it is safe for permanent disposal. Temperature monitoring of waste packages is important to the nuclear decommissioning industry to support…J Norman, A Sposito, J L McMillan et al.·Oct 7, 2020SaveLearn
Picosecond Timing Resolution Measurements of Low Gain Avalanche Detectors with a 120 GeV Proton Beam for the TOPSiDE Detector ConceptThis paper presents results that take a critical step toward proving 10 ps timing resolution's feasibility for particle identification in the TOPSiDE detector concept for the Electron-Ion…M. Jadhav, W. Armstrong, I. Cloet et al.·Oct 6, 2020SaveLearn
An ultra-stable 1.5 tesla permanent magnet assembly for qubit experiments at cryogenic temperaturesMagnetic fields are a standard tool in the toolbox of every physicist, and are required for the characterization of materials, as well as the polarization of spins in nuclear magnetic resonance or…C. Adambukulam, V. K. Sewani, H. G. Stemp et al.·Oct 6, 2020SaveLearn
The deployment of the ICARUS LAr detector on the short baseline (SBN) neutrino beam at FNALThe Icarus T600 detector represents the first example of a fully working large-mass LAr detector. After operations at the LNGS INFN laboratories, it has been refurbished at CERN in 2015-2017 and then…M. Bonesini, A. Menegolli·Oct 6, 2020SaveLearn
Cosmogenic activation in double beta decay experimentsDouble beta decay is a very rare nuclear process and, therefore, experiments intended to detect it must be operated deep underground and in ultra-low background conditions. Long-lived radioisotopes…Susana Cebrian·Oct 5, 2020SaveLearn
Overhaul and Installation of the ICARUS-T600 Liquid Argon TPC Electronics for the FNAL Short Baseline Neutrino ProgramThe ICARUS T600 liquid argon (LAr) time projection chamber (TPC) underwent a major overhaul at CERN in 2016-2017 to prepare for the operation at FNAL in the Short Baseline Neutrino (SBN) program.…L. Bagby, B. Baibussinov, B. Behera et al.·Oct 5, 2020SaveLearn
Cryogenic suspension design for a kilometer-scale gravitational-wave detectorWe report the mirror suspension design for Large-scale Cryogenic Gravitational wave Telescope, KAGRA, during bKAGRA Phase 1. Mirror thermal noise is one of the fundamental noises for room-temperature…Takafumi Ushiba, Tomotada Akutsu, Yoichi Aso et al.·Oct 5, 2020SaveLearn