Recent results on the low-pressure GEM-based TPC at an Accelerator Mass SpectrometerThe Accelerator Mass Spectrometry technique makes it possible to measure rare long-lived isotopes such as 10Be, 14C, 26Al, 36Cl, 41Ca and 129I. The content of these…A. Bondar, V. Parkhomchuk, A. Petrozhitsky et al.·Nov 7, 2024SaveLearn
Optimizing Neon-based Gas Mixtures for Two-stage Amplification Fast-timing Micromegas DetectorsWorking gas components significantly impact the performance of gaseous detectors. A fast-timing Micromegas detector with two-stage amplification is prone to notable deterioration of uniformity when…Yue Meng, Xu Wang, Jianbei Liu et al.·Nov 7, 2024SaveLearn
Characterization of newly developed large area SiC sensors for the NUMEN experimentFirst prototypes of large area, p-n junction, silicon carbide (SiC) detectors have been produced as part of an ongoing programme to develop a new particle identification wall for the focal plane…D. Carbone, A. Spatafora, D. Calvo et al.·Nov 6, 2024SaveLearn
X-ray Single-Pixel Imaging with MPGD-based detectorsX-ray imaging is an invaluable tool for noninvasive analysis in many fields ranging from basic science to medicine and security. The development of low-dose large area imaging solutions still…M. Simões, P. Vaz, A. F. V. Cortez·Nov 6, 2024SaveLearn
Simulation of a radial TPC for the detection of neutrinoless double beta decayTo search for ββ0 decay with unprecedented sensitivity, the R2D2 collaboration is developing a radial time projection chamber with a fiducial mass of half a tonne of 136Xe at high…R. Bouet, J. Busto, A. Cadiou et al.·Nov 6, 2024SaveLearn
Enhancing Energy Resolution and Particle Identification via Chromatic Calorimetry: A Concept Validation StudyIn particle physics, homogeneous calorimeters are used to measure the energy of particles as they interact with the detector material. Although not as precise as trackers or muon detectors, these…Devanshi Arora, Matteo Salomoni, Yacine Haddad et al.·Nov 6, 2024SaveLearn
Functional Verification for Endcap Concentrator ASICs in the High-Granularity Calorimeter Upgrade of CMSThe High-Granularity Calorimeter (HGCAL) will replace the current CMS Endcap Calorimeter during Long-Shutdown 3. The Endcap Concentrator (ECON) ASICs represent key elements in the readout chain,…M. Lupi, G. Bergamin, D. Ceresa et al.·Nov 5, 2024SaveLearn
Accurate simulation of the European XFEL scintillating screens point spread functionThe European XFEL is equipped with scintillating screens as a profile measurement monitor. The scintillating material used is Gadolinium Aluminium Gallium Garnet doped with Cerium (GAGG:Ce). At most…A. Novokshonov·Nov 5, 2024SaveLearn
Primary activity measurement of an Am-241 solution using microgram inkjet gravimetry and decay energy spectrometryWe demonstrate a method for radionuclide assay that is spectroscopic with 100 % counting efficiency for alpha decay. Advancing both cryogenic decay energy spectrometry (DES) and drop-on-demand inkjet…Ryan P. Fitzgerald, Bradley Alpert, Denis E. Bergeron et al.·Nov 4, 2024SaveLearn
Radiopurity screening of materials for rare event searches by neutron activation at the TRIGA reactor of PaviaIn the framework of physics experiments searching for rare events, the selection of extremely radiopure materials is a challenging task, as the signal of interest is often hidden by instrumental…G. Baccolo, A. Barresi, D. Chiesa et al.·Nov 4, 2024SaveLearn
GPU performance in Run3 ALICE online/offline reconstructionAfter several software and hardware upgrades during LS2, ALICE records 50 KHz of minimum bias Pb--Pb collisions in continuous readout mode. To cope with the high data rate of 3.5 TB/s from the…Gabriele Cimador·Nov 4, 2024SaveLearn
Transition Edge Sensors: Physics and ApplicationsTransition Edge Sensors (TESs) are amongst the most sensitive cryogenic detectors and can be easily optimized for the detection of massive particles or photons ranging from X-rays all the way down to…Mario De Lucia, Paolo Dal Bo, Eugenia Di Giorgi et al.·Nov 4, 2024SaveLearn
Removal of Radioactive Noble Gas Radon from Air by Ag-ZeoliteThis paper investigates the removal of radon from purified and ambient airs by Ag-zeolite. Ag-zeolite is known to have very high performance for airborne radon removal. The dependence of zeolite type…H. Ogawa, Y. Takeuchi, H. Sekiya et al.·Nov 4, 2024SaveLearn
Technical challenges designing a prototype common readout board for LHCb future upgradesThe LHCb Upgrade I introduced a triggerless data acquisition system, crucial for readout across sub-detectors. Upgrade II aims for fivefold throughput enhancement and requires precise clock…Julien Jiro Langouët·Nov 3, 2024SaveLearn
Cosmogenic Muon Background Characterization for the Colorado Underground Research Institute (CURIE)We present the characterization of cosmogenic muon backgrounds for the Colorado Underground Research Institute (CURIE), located in the Edgar Experimental Mine (EEM) in Idaho Springs, Colorado. The…Dakota K. Keblbeck, Eric Mayotte, Uwe Greife et al.·Nov 3, 2024SaveLearn
A versatile framework for attitude tuning of beamlines at advanced light sourcesAside from regular beamline experiments at light sources, the preparation steps before these experiments are also worth systematic consideration in terms of automation; a representative category in…Peng-Cheng Li, Xiao-Xue Bi, Zhen Zhang et al.·Nov 2, 2024SaveLearn
Detector integration at HEPS: a systematic, efficient and high-performance approachAt least 25 kinds of detector-like devices need to be integrated in Phase I of the High Energy Photon Source (HEPS), and the work needs to be carefully planned to maximise productivity with highly…Qun Zhang, Peng-Cheng Li, Ling-Zhu Bian et al.·Nov 2, 2024SaveLearn
Beyond the EPICS: comprehensive Python IOC development with QueueIOCBackground and Purpose: Architectural deficiencies in EPICS lead to inefficiency in the development and application of EPICS IOCs. An unintrusive solution is replacing EPICS IOCs with more…Peng-Cheng Li, Xiao-Xue Bi, Ying-Ke Huang et al.·Nov 2, 2024SaveLearn
Design and Implementation of a Compact Analog Constant Fraction Discriminator for High-Resolution Timing in Gamma-Ray SpectroscopyThis work presents a custom analog front-end card designed for the read-out of PMTs coupled to lanthanum bromide scintillators. It integrates 16 discrete analog constant fraction discriminators…Michael Wiebusch·Nov 1, 2024SaveLearn
Machine-Learning-Enabled Measurements of Astrophysical (p,n) Reactions with the SECAR Recoil SeparatorThe synthesis of heavy elements in supernovae is affected by low-energy (n,p) and (p,n) reactions on unstable nuclei, yet experimental data on such reaction rates are scarce. The SECAR (SEparator for…P. Tsintari, N. Dimitrakopoulos, R. Garg et al.·Oct 31, 2024SaveLearn
Towards Monte Carlo based Full Spectrum Modeling of Airborne Gamma-Ray Spectrometry SystemsThis monograph presents advancements in Airborne Gamma-Ray Spectrometry (AGRS), a critical tool for emergency response to radiological incidents such as severe nuclear accidents or nuclear weapon…David Breitenmoser·Oct 31, 2024SaveLearn
An FPGA-based Data Aggregator for the New ATLAS ITK Pixel DCSThe upcoming ATLAS Phase II upgrade mandates replacing the tracking system with the all-silicon Inner Tracker (ITK), featuring a pixel detector as its core element. The monitoring data of the new…A. Qamesh, R. Ahmad, M. Karagounis et al.·Oct 31, 2024SaveLearn
The Systematics and Operational Studies (SOS) Apparatus as a testbed for nEDM@SNS experimentThe nEDM experiment at the SNS (nEDM@SNS) is the first measurement of the neutron EDM to directly measure the precession frequency of the neutron spin due to magnetic and electric fields. Previous…V. Cianciolo, R. Golub, B. W. Filippone et al.·Oct 31, 2024SaveLearn
Laser-driven cold-field emission source for ultrafast transmission electron microscopyUltrafast transmission electron microscopy (UTEM) has emerged as a versatile technique for the time-resolved imaging of nanoscale dynamics on timescales down to few-hundred attoseconds but the…Alexander Schröder, Andreas Wendeln, Jonathan T. Weber et al.·Oct 31, 2024SaveLearn
Timing performance of SiPM-on-Tile elements: Laboratory and test beam measurementsThe SiPM-on-Tile technology for highly granular calorimeters, where small plastic scintillator tiles are directly read out with SiPMs, has been developed for the CALICE Analog Hadron Calorimeter, and…Fabian Hummer, Lorenz Emberger, Frank Simon·Oct 31, 2024SaveLearn