Flow and thermal modelling of the argon volume in the DarkSide-20k TPCThe DarkSide-20k dark matter experiment, currently under construction at LNGS, features a dual-phase time projection chamber (TPC) with a ~50 t argon target from an underground well. At this scale,…20k Collaboration, F. Acerbi, P. Adhikari et al.·Mar 11, 2025SaveLearn
Study of 14.1 MeV Neutron Moderation in BerylliumThis study investigates the moderation of 14.1 MeV neutrons in a natural beryllium moderator arranged in a spherical geometry. The neutron interactions and moderation efficiency were analyzed using…Serena Fattori, Rino Persiani, Ugo Abundo·Mar 11, 2025SaveLearn
Gain characterization of LGAD sensors with beta particles and 28-MeV protonsLow Gain Avalanche Diodes, also known as LGADs, are widely considered for fast-timing applications in high energy physics, nuclear physics, space science, medical imaging, and precision measurements…Mohamed Hijas Mohamed Farook, Gabriele Giacomini, Gabriele DAmen et al.·Mar 11, 2025SaveLearn
Advanced muon-spin spectroscopy with high lateral resolution using Si-pixel detectorsMuon-spin spectroscopy at continuous sources has stagnated at a stopped muons rate of ~40 kHz for the last few decades. The major limiting factor is the requirement of a single muon in the sample…Lukas Mandok, Pascal Isenring, Heiko Augustin et al.·Mar 11, 2025SaveLearn
Characterization of the SiPiC Payload for Photon Detection from SpaceIn this work, the SiPiC (SiPM Pinhole Camera) Payload is detailed. This Payload will potentially be integrated in two distinct satellite missions, which will operate in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and in a…Lucas Finazzi, Leandro Gagliardi, Alexis Luszczak et al.·Mar 10, 2025SaveLearn
Design and characterization of a fast output amplifier for Silicon PhotomultipliersA voltage amplifier, based on the BFU500XRR NPN transistor in a common-emitter configuration, was developed for the readout of the fast output of an ONSEMI MicroFC-10035 Silicon Photomultiplier…Felipe Soriano, Lucas Finazzi, Gabriel Sanca et al.·Mar 10, 2025SaveLearn
First generation 4H-SiC LGAD production and its performance evaluationThis contribution will delve into the design and performance of the newly produced Silicon Carbide Low Gain Avalanche Detectors (4H-SiC LGADs) and provide a comprehensive summary of their measured…Radek Novotný, Jan Chochol, Vladimír Kafka et al.·Mar 10, 2025SaveLearn
Photonuclear treatment for spent fuel radiotoxicity reduction: a case study investigation on minor actinidesThe management of Spent Nuclear Fuel (SNF) is one of the main challenges in the decommissioning of nuclear power plants. Thermal reactors, such as Light Water Reactors (LWRs), produce significant…Antonio Cammi, Lorenzo Loi, Andrea Missaglia et al.·Mar 10, 2025SaveLearn
Deuterium-deuterium fusion charged particle detection using CR-39 and Deep Learning ModelCR-39 solid-state nuclear track detectors are widely used in fusion research for detecting charged particles produced in fusion reactions. However, analyzing increasingly complex and large-scale…Yuxing Wang, Allan Xi Chen, Matthew Salazar et al.·Mar 10, 2025SaveLearn
The SHMS 11 GeV/c Spectrometer in Hall C at Jefferson LabThe Super High Momentum Spectrometer (SHMS) has been built for Hall C at the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab). With a momentum capability reaching 11 GeV/c, the SHMS…S. Ali, A. Ahmidouch, G. R. Ambrose et al.·Mar 9, 2025SaveLearn
R&D of KLM Upgrade for Direct Measurement of Neutral Hadron Momentum via Time-of-Flight in Belle IIAccurate momentum determination of a neutral hadron, such as a KL meson or a neutron, remains a significant challenge in particle physics and nuclear physics experiments. The Belle II experiment…Xiyang Wang, Hongyu Zhang, Shiming Zou et al.·Mar 8, 2025SaveLearn
Study of environment friendly gas mixtures for the Resistive Plate Chambers of the ATLAS phase-2 upgradeThe standard gas mixture for the Resistive Plate Chambers (RPC), composed of C2H2F4/i-C4H10/SF6, allows the detector operation in avalanche mode, as required by the high-luminosity collider…Giorgia Proto·Mar 7, 2025SaveLearn
Step-by-step design guide of a cryogenic three-axis vector magnetA tunable magnetic field at low temperatures is essential for numerous applications, including spintronics, magnetic resonance imaging, and condensed matter physics. While commercial superconducting…Gaia Da Prato, Yong Yu, Ronald Bode et al.·Mar 7, 2025SaveLearn
Quantitative Determination of Spatial Resolution and Linearity of Position-Sensitive LG-SiPMs at Sub-Millimeter Scale via Ricean Distribution FittingPosition-sensitive SiPMs are useful in all light detection applications requiring a small number of readout channels while preserving the information about the incoming light's interaction position.…Aramis Raiola, Fabio Acerbi, Cyril Alispach et al.·Mar 7, 2025SaveLearn
Geant4 and FLUKA Simulations of a Cyclotron Based 30 MeV Proton-Beryllium Reaction: Benchmarking and Optimization of Neutron FieldsFor studies where a reliable neutron source/beam is required and a nuclear reactor is not a viable option (considering their high neutron flux supply, which may not be suitable for research…Egemen Gover, Doga Veske, M. Bilge Demirkoz·Mar 7, 2025SaveLearn
Beam test result and digitization of TaichuPix-3: A Monolithic Active Pixel Sensors for CEPC vertex detectorThe Circular Electron-Positron Collider (CEPC), as the next-generation electron-positron collider, is tasked with advancing not only Higgs physics but also the discovery of new physics. Achieving…Hancen Lu, Tianyuan Zhang, Chang Xu et al.·Mar 7, 2025SaveLearn
The MACIV multiscale seismic experiments in the French Massif Central (2023-2027): deployment, data quality and availabilityIn the framework of the MACIV project, a consortium of French laboratories has deployed a temporary seismic network of 100 broadband stations in the French Massif Central (FMC) for 3-4 years…Coralie Aubert, Guilhem Scheiblin, Anne Paul et al.·Mar 7, 2025SaveLearn
Quality assurance tests and techniques to investigate and improve hermeticity of ATLAS Phase II Resistive Plate Chamber detectorsThe Phase II upgrade of the ATLAS Muon Spectrometer will involve the installation of approximately 1000 next-generation Resistive Plate Chamber (RPC) singlets. This upgrade aims to enhance detector…Aashaq Shah·Mar 6, 2025SaveLearn
Innovating Bolometers' Mounting: A Gravity-Based ApproachCryogenic calorimeters, also known as bolometers, are among the leading technologies for searching for rare events. The CUPID experiment is exploiting this technology to deploy a tonne-scale detector…The CUPID Collaboration, K. Alfonso, A. Armatol et al.·Mar 6, 2025SaveLearn
Towards a Study of Low Energy Antiproton Annihilations on NucleiA study of antiproton annihilations at rest on thin solid targets is underway at the ASACUSA facility, which now features a dedicated beam line for slow extraction at 250 eV. The experiment will…Viktoria Kraxberger, Marcus Bumbar, Angela Gligorova et al.·Mar 6, 2025SaveLearn
Single-photon counting pixel detector for soft X-raysSoft X-ray experiments at synchrotron light sources are essential for a wide range of research fields. However, commercially available detectors for this energy range often cannot deliver the…Filippo Baruffaldi, Anna Bergamaschi, Maurizio Boscardin et al.·Mar 6, 2025SaveLearn
Enhancing DUNE Physics Sensitivity with Light and Charge CalorimetryWe investigate the potential of light calorimetry in liquid argon time projection chambers and its intrinsic self compensation properties, emphasizing its advantages alongside conventional charge…Jogesh Rout, Suchismita Sahoo·Mar 6, 2025SaveLearn
New developments in 3D-trench electrode sensorsFuture high-luminosity hadron collider experiments feature unprecedented levels of event pile-up and extreme radiation environments, calling for sensors capable of 4D tracking, even after significant…Jixing Ye, Maurizio Boscardin, Matteo Centis Vignali et al.·Mar 6, 2025SaveLearn
Cherenkov detector with wavelength-shifting fiber readout for muon tomography applicationsCherenkov detectors have been extensively developed and utilized in various scientific fields, including particle physics, astrophysics, and nuclear engineering. These detectors operate based on…Anzori Sh. Georgadze·Mar 6, 2025SaveLearn
Medusa 84 SiH -- A novel high Selectivity Electron Beam Resist for Diamond Quantum TechnologiesWe investigate the novel electron beam resist Medusa 84 SiH by Allresist GmbH (Germany) for nanostructuring of single crystal diamond and its effects on the spin properties of nitrogen vacancy (NV)…Oliver Roman Opaluch, Sebastian Westrich, Nimba Oshnik et al.·Mar 5, 2025SaveLearn