Sub-eV uncertainties on gamma-ray energies using a magnetic microcalorimeter - Potential new reference energiesWe present new measurements of 27 gamma-ray energies ranging from 14 keV to 136 keV, obtained using magnetic microcalorimeters for energy-dispersive spectrometry. The spectrometer has eight pixels…Matias Rodrigues, Mostafa L. Zahir, Martin Loidl et al.·Feb 13, 2026SaveLearn
High-precision beam profile measurement with a microchannel-plate detector in the high magnetic field of the WISArD experimentWe present the development and characterization of a compact low-energy ion beam diagnostic for the WISArD (Weak Interaction Studies with 32Ar Decay) experiment at ISOLDE/CERN. The…S. Lecanuet, X. Fléchard, P. Alfaurt et al.·Feb 13, 2026SaveLearn
Simulation Study for Particle Identification with the dRICH of the ePIC Experiment at the EICThe dual-radiator Imaging Cherenkov detector (dRICH) is a key component of the forward particle identification system for the ePIC experiment at the Electron-Ion Collider (EIC). This study evaluates…Tiziano Boasso, Chatterjee Chandradoy, Dalla Torre Silvia et al.·Feb 13, 2026SaveLearn
GPU-Accelerated Analytic Simulation of Sparse Ionization Signals in Pixelated Time Projection DetectorThis paper presents a GPU-accelerated simulation package, TRED, for next-generation neutrino detectors with pixelated charge readout, leveraging community-driven software ecosystems to ensure…Yousen Zhang, Brett Viren, Mary Bishai et al.·Feb 12, 2026SaveLearn
Performance and pulse shape discrimination of glass scintillator SG101 for neutron detectionWe present a detailed characterization of the thermal neutron sensitive transparent glass scintillator SG101, benchmarked against the conventional LiF ZnS(Ag)based scintillator EJ426. The detection…Yuhang Liu, Fengpeng An, Guang Luo et al.·Feb 12, 2026SaveLearn
High-level hadronic tau lepton triggers of the CMS experiment in proton-proton collisions at s = 13.6 TeVThe trigger system of the CMS detector is pivotal in the acquisition of data for physics measurements and searches. Studies of final states characterized by hadronic decays of tau leptons require the…CMS Collaboration·Feb 11, 2026SaveLearn
A Helical-Deflector-Based Radio-Frequency Spiral Scanning System for keV Energy ElectronsWe present the design, modeling, and experimental validation of a radio-frequency based time-to-position conversion system for keV electrons incorporating a helical deflector operating in the…Simon Zhamkochyan, Vanik Kakoyan, Vardan Bardakhchyan et al.·Feb 11, 2026SaveLearn
Using a 4-megapixel hybrid photon counting detector for fast, lab-based nanoscale x-ray tomographyHybrid photon counting detectors (HPCDs) have unlocked new capabilities for x-ray-based measurements at synchrotrons around the world in the last 30 years. By leveraging independently optimized…Jordan Fonseca, Zachary H. Levine, Joseph W. Fowler et al.·Feb 11, 2026SaveLearn
Application of a high-precision distributed uranium source for determining the effective mass and volume of a HPGe detectorA distributed uranium source with the accurately certified activity of 238U has been used to verify the effective mass of the HPGe detector intended for the νGeN neutrino experiment. The source,…A. S. Barabash, S. Evseev, D. Filosofov et al.·Feb 11, 2026SaveLearn
The high speed analog optical readout system designed for low temperature experimentsFor low-temperature experiments such as liquid xenon dark matter detectors, it is crucial to read out detector signals from cryostats. Traditionally, photoelectrical signals are transmitted from the…Z. Zhou, W. Wu, J. Tang et al.·Feb 11, 2026SaveLearn
Conceptual Design of a Novel Highly Granular Crystal Electromagnetic Calorimeter for Future Higgs FactoriesNext-generation high-energy electron-positron colliders, operating as Higgs factories, require an unprecedented jet energy resolution for precision measurements of Higgs and Z/W bosons. To address…Baohua Qi, Fangyi Guo, Shu Li et al.·Feb 10, 2026SaveLearn
A 4D-STEM Tomographic Framework Assisted by Object Tracking for Nanoparticle Structure DeterminationThree-dimensional electron diffraction (3D ED) has emerged as a powerful method for solving the structures of sub-micron-sized particles down to nanoparticles. However, it faces technical challenges…Saleh Gholam, Arno Annys, Irina Skvortsova et al.·Feb 10, 2026SaveLearn
A Comparative Analysis of the CERN ATLAS ITk MOPS Readout: A Feasibility Study on Production and Development SetupsThe upcoming High-Luminosity upgrade of the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) necessitates a complete replacement of the ATLAS Inner Detector with the new Inner Tracker (ITk). This upgrade imposes…Lukas Flad, Felix Sebastian Nitz, Tobias Krawutschke·Feb 9, 2026SaveLearn
Geometry-driven impact of photosensor placement on S2-based XY reconstruction in a dual-phase argon TPCAccurate reconstruction of the horizontal vertex (x,y) from the S2 electroluminescence pattern is essential for fiducialization and background rejection in dual-phase argon time projection…Jilong Yin, Yi Wang·Feb 9, 2026SaveLearn
Mutual Inductance Sensing SQUID: Cryogenic microcalorimeter based on mutual inductance readout of superconducting temperature sensorsSuperconducting microcalorimeters, such as superconducting transition-edge sensors and magnetic microcalorimeters, have emerged as state-of-the-art detectors for X-ray emission spectroscopy by…Jodok Zeuner, Constantin Schuster, Sebastian Kempf·Feb 8, 2026SaveLearn
CAGE: An Internal Source Scanning Cryostat for HPGe CharacterizationThe success of current and future-generation neutrinoless double beta decay experiments relies on the ability to eliminate or reduce extraneous backgrounds. In addition to constructing experiments…G. Othman, C. Wiseman, T. H. Burritt et al.·Feb 6, 2026SaveLearn
The Methodology and Implementation of a Real Time Monitoring System for Cryogenic FridgesInspired by the dilution refrigerator and magnet monitoring system developed for HAYSTAC at Yale University, Speller Lab at Johns Hopkins University developed the Fridge Real Time Monitoring System…Tabitha Esposito, Chloe Greenstein, Danielle Speller·Feb 5, 2026SaveLearn
Millimeter-scale rigid diamond probe for high sensitivity endoscopic-magnetometry applicationsMagnetometry based on diamond nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers has been extensively studied for applications requiring diverse capabilities, spanning from nanometer spatial resolution to subpicotesla…Jihongbo Shen, Heng Yuan, Hongyu Tao et al.·Feb 4, 2026SaveLearn
ATLAS MDT TDC Simulations for LHC Run3 and HL-LHCThe Large Hadron Collider (LHC) started the Run 3 operation in 2022, and the peak instantaneous luminosity in Run 3 may reach 3 x 1034 cm-2s-1. The ATLAS Monitored Drift Tube (MDT) chambers are the…Jiajin Ge, Bing Li, Markus Fras et al.·Feb 3, 2026SaveLearn
Fabrication and Characterization of p-type Inverted Coaxial Point Contact (ICPC) Detectors with a-Ge Dual-Blocking ContactsWe report the fabrication and characterization of two p-type inverted coaxial point contact (ICPC) high-purity germanium (HPGe) detectors, SAP16 and SAP17, produced from USD-grown crystals with net…S. A. Panamaldeniya, K. M. Dong, D. M. Mei·Feb 3, 2026SaveLearn
Characterization of Stitched Prototypes Chip for the ALICE ITS3 UpgradeDuring LHC Long Shutdown 3, the ALICE experiment will replace the three innermost layers of its Inner Tracking System (ITS2) with a new vertex detector, the ITS3. This new detector will be assembled…Michele Rignanese·Feb 3, 2026SaveLearn
Production of GEM-like structures for cryogenic applications, using laser-cutting techniquesA novel concept for electroluminescence (EL) structures was recently proposed. In it, a wavelength-shifting material is deposited inside the holes of GEM-like structures which, after suitable optical…D. Rodas-Rodríguez, A. F. V. Cortez, M. Kuźniak et al.·Feb 3, 2026SaveLearn
Development and characterization of hybrid MCP-PMT with embedded Timepix4 ASIC used as pixelated anodeWe present a novel single-photon detector based on a vacuum tube incorporating a photocathode, a microchannel plate (MCP), and a Timepix4 CMOS ASIC functioning as a pixelated anode. Designed to…Riccardo Bolzonella, Jerome Alozy, Rafael Ballabriga et al.·Feb 2, 2026SaveLearn
Proton Energy Dependence of Radiation Induced Low Gain Avalanche Detector DegradationLow Gain Avalanche Detectors (LGADs) are key components for precise timing measurements in high-energy physics experiments, including the High Luminosity upgrades of the current LHC detectors. Their…Veronika Kraus, Marcos Fernandez Garcia, Luca Menzio et al.·Feb 2, 2026SaveLearn
PCIe400 generic readout board qualification testThe PCIe400 is a generic readout board designed for high-throughput data acquisition in future high-energy physics experiments. It interfaces up to 48 bidirectional links supporting custom protocols…Kevin Arnaud, Antoine Back, Daniel Charlet et al.·Feb 1, 2026SaveLearn