Emerging Technologies and Methods in Wide-Area Search for Nuclear MaterialsCanada, a Tier 1 nuclear nation involved in uranium mining and refining, operating nuclear power reactors, and with a Small Modular Reactor action plan, maintains a rigorous nuclear security…L. E. Sinclair, D. A. McCormack·Jan 31, 2026SaveLearn
Gamma Imagers for Nuclear Security and Nuclear Forensics: Recommendations based on results from a side-by-side intercomparisonNuclear security operations and forensic investigations require the utilization of a suite of instruments ranging from passive gamma spectrometers to high-precision laboratory sample analyzers. Gamma…L. E. Sinclair, P. R. B. Saull, A. McCann et al.·Jan 31, 2026SaveLearn
A Wide Bandwidth Trans-impedance Amplifier for Picosecond-Scale SiPM Characterization in a Wide Temperature RangeFuture high-energy physics experiments using SiPMs as photosensitive elements may require operation at low temperatures (down to 80 K) to measure single photons with high time resolution in a highly…P. Carniti, C. Gotti, G. Pessina et al.·Jan 30, 2026SaveLearn
Inter-detector differential fuzz testing for tamper detection in gamma spectrometersWe extend physical differential fuzz testing as an anti-tamper method for radiation detectors [Vavrek et al., Science and Global Security 2025] to comparisons across multiple detector units. The…Pei Yao Li, Jayson R. Vavrek, Sean Peisert·Jan 30, 2026SaveLearn
Simulation and optimization of the Active Magnetic Shield of the n2EDM experimentThe n2EDM experiment at the Paul Scherrer Institute aims to conduct a high-sensitivity search for the electric dipole moment of the neutron. Magnetic stability and control are achieved through a…N. J. Ayres, G. Ban, G. Bison et al.·Jan 30, 2026SaveLearn
Hybrid MCP-PMT characterisation on a testbeam with Cherenkov setupA novel photodetector based on a MCP-PMT vacuum tube with encapsulated CMOS ASIC has been tested at the CERN SPS high energy hadron beam, allowing single photon Cherenkov detection operating at…G. Romolini, J. Alozy, R. Ballabriga et al.·Jan 30, 2026SaveLearn
Development and extension of a monochromatic neutron beamline for neutron polarimetry device characterization at the Spallation Neutron SourceThe precise manipulation and analysis of neutron spin states are foundational for a wide range of physics experiments, from fundamental symmetry tests to materials science. To enable systematic…Kavish Imam, Vince Cianciolo, Brad Filippone et al.·Jan 29, 2026SaveLearn
High-resolution calorimetric sample platforms for cryogenic thermodynamic studies with multimodal synchrotron x-ray compatibilityX-ray calorimetric sample platforms combining specific heat and synchrotron x-ray measurements provide a powerful means to investigate fundamental material properties. Calorimeter cell designs…U. Patel, H. Zheng, J. L. McChesney et al.·Jan 29, 2026SaveLearn
AIRPET: Virtual Positron Emission TomographyPositron Emission Tomography (PET) is a powerful medical imaging technique, but the design and evaluation of new PET scanner technologies present significant challenges. The process is typically…J. Renner, J. J. Gómez-Cadenas, R. Soleti·Jan 29, 2026SaveLearn
Trigger Optimization and Event Classification for Dark Matter Searches in the CYGNO Experiment Using Machine LearningThe CYGNO experiment employs an optical-readout Time Projection Chamber (TPC) to search for rare low-energy interactions using finely resolved scintillation images. While the optical readout provides…F. D. Amaro, R. Antonietti, E. Baracchini et al.·Jan 28, 2026SaveLearn
Performance evaluation of an offshore wave measurement buoy in monochromatic wavesThe accurate measurement of waves underpins marine energy resource characterization, device design, and project development. Datawell wave buoys are widely deployed around the world and have long…Xuepeng Fu, Frederick Driscoll, Rebecca Fao et al.·Jan 28, 2026SaveLearn
Improvements of the ALICE GPU TPC tracking and GPU framework for online and offline processing of Run 3 Pb-Pb dataALICE is the dedicated heavy ion experiment at the LHC at CERN and records lead-lead collisions at a rate of up to 50 kHz in LHC Run 3. To cope with such collision and data rates, ALICE uses a new…David Rohr·Jan 28, 2026SaveLearn
TIARA: a fast gamma-ray detector for range monitoring in Proton TherapyWe developed a novel gamma-ray detection system (TIARA) for range monitoring in Particle Therapy. The system employs Cherenkov-based gamma-ray detection modules arranged around the target or patient,…A. André, M. Pinson, C. Hoarau et al.·Jan 28, 2026SaveLearn
Optimising Re-entrant Cavity Designs for Low Mass Axion HaloscopesAxion haloscopes provide a leading experimental approach to detecting QCD axion dark matter through resonant axion-photon conversion in microwave cavities. Extending haloscope sensitivity to low…Raj Aryan Singh, Paige Rose Taylor, Elrina Hartmann et al.·Jan 28, 2026SaveLearn
Development of Low-Noise Two-stage dc-SQUID for TES Detector ReadoutDirect-current superconducting quantum interference devices (dc-SQUIDs) are one of the most sensitive magnetic detectors. These sensors are extensively used in the readout of superconducting…Nan Li, Mengjie Song, Sixiao Hu et al.·Jan 27, 2026SaveLearn
Non-Destructive Beam Monitoring via Secondary Radiation Detection with Ce-Doped Silica FibersNon-destructive beam diagnostics are essential for low-energy medical cyclotrons, where even thin interceptive devices can severely degrade beam quality. We investigate an external fiber monitor…Alexander Gottstein, Pierluigi Casolaro, Gaia Dellepiane et al.·Jan 26, 2026SaveLearn
Design of a Miniature Kibble Balance for Kilogram-Scale Mass Calibration -- KBminiTabletop version Kibble balances are a significant developing trend for mass realizations following the revised International System of Units. A key innovation through the miniaturization of the…Shisong Li, Nanjia Li, Weibo Liu et al.·Jan 26, 2026SaveLearn
Full event interpretation with machine-learning-based particle-flow reconstruction in the CMS detectorThe particle-flow (PF) algorithm constructs a global description of each particle collision by producing a comprehensive list of final-state particles, and is central to event reconstruction in the…CMS Collaboration·Jan 24, 2026SaveLearn
Polyurethane-Based Scintillators for Neutron and Gamma Radiation Detection in Medical and Industrial ApplicationsOrganic scintillators using a solid polyurethane (PU) matrix have been introduced to combine the robustness of a construction material with scintillating properties that allow gamma rays and fast…Olga Maiatska, Torsten Dünnebacke, Martin Kreuels et al.·Jan 24, 2026SaveLearn
Industrial Deposition of Wavelength-Shifting Films for Liquid Argon Photon Detection SystemsThe Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) Phase-II Far Detector is considering an approximately 2000\,m2 photon detection system to achieve a target mean light yield of 180\,PE/MeV. Meeting…Babak Azmoun, Aleksey Bolotnikov, Francesca Capocasa et al.·Jan 23, 2026SaveLearn
Neutron spectrum measurement in the Yemi underground laboratoryWe report on the measurement of neutron energy spectra at the newly established Yemi Underground Laboratory (Yemilab) in the Republic of Korea, designed to host dark matter and rare-event search…Joong Hyun Kim, Sinchul Kang, HyeoungWoo Park et al.·Jan 23, 2026SaveLearn
Design and characterization of the POKERINO prototype for the POKER/NA64 experiment at CERNThe NA64 experiment at CERN H4 beamline recently started a high-energy positron-beam program to search for light dark matter particles through a thick-target, missing-energy measurement. To fulfil…Andrei Antonov, Pietro Bisio, Mariangela Bondì et al.·Jan 23, 2026SaveLearn
Two-Stage Gamma-Neutron Source Classification in Water Cherenkov Detectors: Energy Threshold Screening and Machine Learning Pulse AnalysisWater Cherenkov detectors offer a robust and economical solution for real-time radiation monitoring by detecting Cherenkov light from charged particles moving faster than light in water. This work…Alejandro Núñez-Selin, Iván Sidelnik, Christian Sarmiento-Cano et al.·Jan 23, 2026SaveLearn
Investigating ultra-thin 4H-SiC AC-LGADs for superior radiation-hard timing applicationsThe Low Gain Avalanche Diodes (LGADs) are promising particle detectors for timing resolution better than 50 ps under a high radiation environment. This study investigates n-in-p LGAD architecture,…Jaideep Kalani, Saptarshi Datta, Ganesh J Tambve et al.·Jan 23, 2026SaveLearn
VUV Reflectance Measurements for Materials Relevant to Argon and Xenon ExperimentsAccurate knowledge of material reflectance in the vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) range is crucial for optimizing photon detection in noble gas detectors such as DUNE. Despite its importance, reflectance…J. Soto-Oton, H. Amar, A. Cervera et al.·Jan 22, 2026SaveLearn