Low Energy Backgrounds and Excess Noise in a Two-Channel Low-Threshold CalorimeterWe describe observations of low energy excess (LEE) events, background events observed in all light dark matter direct detection calorimeters, and noise in a Transition Edge Sensor based two-channel…Robin Anthony-Petersen, Clarence L. Chang, Yen-Yung Chang et al.·Oct 21, 2024SaveLearn
Extension of the particle x-ray coincidence technique: The lifetimes and branching ratios apparatusThe particle x-ray coincidence technique (PXCT) was originally developed to measure average lifetimes in the 10-17-10-15~s range for proton-unbound states populated by electron capture (EC).…L. J. Sun, J. Dopfer, A. Adams et al.·Oct 21, 2024SaveLearn
The ionization yield in a methane-filled spherical proportional counterSpherical proportional counters (SPCs) are gaseous particle detectors sensitive to single ionization electrons in their target media, with large detector volumes and low background rates. The…M. M. Arora, L. Balogh, C. Beaufort et al.·Oct 21, 2024SaveLearn
A method to detect the VUV photons from cooled 229Th:CaF2 crystalsThorium-229, with its exceptionally low-energy nuclear excited state, is a key candidate for developing nuclear clocks. 229Th-doped CaF2 crystals, benefiting from calcium fluoride's wide band…Ming Guan, Michael Bartokos, Kjeld Beeks et al.·Oct 21, 2024SaveLearn
Experiment demonstration of tilt-to-length coupling suppression by beam-alignment-mechanismTilt-to-length (TTL) noise, caused by angular jitter and misalignment, is a major noise source in the inter-satellite interferometer for gravitational wave detection. However, the required level of…Peng Qiu, Xiang Lin, Yurong Liang et al.·Oct 21, 2024SaveLearn
Measurement of gas properties for the ion-TPC of N experimentIn the N collaboration, a high-pressure gas TPC is being developed to search for the neutrinoless double beta decay. The use of electronegative 82SeF6 gas mandates an…Tianyu Liang, Meiqiang Zhan, Hulin Wang et al.·Oct 20, 2024SaveLearn
Electronics design and testing of the CMS Fast Beam Condition Monitor for HL-LHCThe high-luminosity upgrade of the LHC (HL-LHC) brings unprecedented requirements for precision bunch-by-bunch luminosity measurement and beam-induced background monitoring in real time. A key…K. Shibin, G. Auzinger, H. Bakhshiansohi et al.·Oct 18, 2024SaveLearn
Characterizing seismic isolation using convolutional neural networks and Wiener filtersWe investigate seismic motion propagation through a passively isolated mechanical system, using Wiener filters and convolutional neural networks with time-dilation layers. The goal of this study was…Artem Basalaev, Jan-Niklas Feldhusen, Oliver Gerberding·Oct 18, 2024SaveLearn
On the Influence of Parallax Effects in Thick Silicon Sensors in Coherent Diffraction ImagingStructure determination is a key application of XFELs and 4th generation synchrotron sources, particularly using the coherent and pulsed X-ray radiation from X-ray free-electron lasers (XFEL).…Markus Kuster, Robert Hartmann, Steffen Hauf et al.·Oct 18, 2024SaveLearn
Comparative Performance Analysis of Crystals in Total-Body PET Scanners: Monte-Carlo Simulation Study with Different Materials and GeometryTotal-Body PET (TB-PET) scanners represent a significant advancement in medical diagnostics, exemplified by the uEXPLORER, the world's first TB-PET system with an axial span of 194 cm, which exhibits…D. Choudhary, S. Nag·Oct 18, 2024SaveLearn
A multi-detector neutral helium atom microscopeScanning helium microscopy (SHeM) is an emerging technique that uses a beam of neutral atoms to image and analyse surfaces. The low energies (64 meV) and completely non-destructive nature of…Chenyang Zhao, Sam M Lambrick, Nick A von Jeinsen et al.·Oct 17, 2024SaveLearn
Picometer-level quadrangle optical bonding bench for testing interferometric technologies in TianQinInterferometric techniques are crucial for space-based gravitational wave detection, requiring a picometer-level stable optical bench, precise phasemeter, interstellar transponder low-light phase…Hao Yan, Xiang Lin, Siyuan Xie·Oct 17, 2024SaveLearn
Measurements of the Quantum Yield of Silicon using Geiger-mode Avalanching PhotodetectorsAccurate characterization of quantum yield is crucial to the reconstruction of energy depositions in silicon at the eV scale. This work presents a new method for experimentally calculating quantum…Harry Lewis, Mahsa Mahtab, Fabrice Retiere et al.·Oct 16, 2024SaveLearn
Imaging neutrons with a position-sensitive monolithic CLYC detectorIn this work, we have developed and characterized a position-sensitive CLYC detector that acts as the neutron imaging layer and γ-ray Compton scatterer of the novel dual -ray and neutron…J. Lerendegui-Marco, G. Cisterna, J. Hallam et al.·Oct 16, 2024SaveLearn
Surface plasmon resonance sensor based on a novel prism for the detection of a broad range of polymersMicroplastics are pervasive pollutants that pose threats to the environment and human health. Detecting them reliably represents a crucial step toward finding solutions. While traditional techniques…Natalia A. Gutierrez Andrade, Yunfeng Nie, Wendy Meulebroeck et al.·Oct 16, 2024SaveLearn
Segmented readout for Cherenkov time-of-flight positron emission tomography detectors based on bismuth germanatePositron emission tomography (PET) is the most sensitive biomedical imaging modality for non-invasively detecting and visualizing positron-emitting radiopharmaceuticals within a subject. In PET,…Minseok Yi, Daehee Lee, Alberto Gola et al.·Oct 16, 2024SaveLearn
Quantitative Fiber Orientation Analysis of Carbon Fiber Sheet Molding Compounds using Polarization Imaging and X-Ray Computed TomographyFor the quality inspection of carbon fiber sheet molding compounds, polarization imaging is a promising alternative to more established methods like computed tomography, since it is cheaper, faster,…Miro Duhovic, Alex Keilmann, Dominic Schommer et al.·Oct 15, 2024SaveLearn
First Linearity and Stability Characterization for CZT Detection System in a e+e- Collider EnvironmentThe SIDDHARTA-2 collaboration built a new cadmium-zinc-telluride (CZT, CdZnTe)-based X-ray detection system, used for the first time in the DA electron-positron collider at INFN-LNF. The aim…Leonardo Abbene, Francesco Artibani, Manuele Bettelli et al.·Oct 15, 2024SaveLearn
IoT-Driven System for Continuous Monitoring of Heart Disease Patients Post-SurgeryHealthcare technology has advanced with the development of an IoT-based real-time monitoring system for post-operative heart disease patients. This system integrates advanced sensor technologies with…Jayed Bin Harez, Shapla Akter, Rayhanul Islam Sony et al.·Oct 15, 2024SaveLearn
Design Studies Of A Pulsed Quasimonoenergetic 2-keV Neutron Source For Calibration Of Low Threshold Dark Matter DetectorsWe describe design studies for a pulsed quasi-monoenergetic 2-keV neutron source for calibration of sub-keV nuclear recoils. Such a calibration is required for detectors sensitive to sub-GeV dark…L. Chaplinsky, S. Fiorucci, C. W. Fink et al.·Oct 15, 2024SaveLearn
Status and performance of the ALICE Fast Interaction TriggerThe ALICE apparatus at CERN has undergone significant upgrade during the LHC's Long Shutdown 2 to increase the experiment's rate capability and measurement precision for Run 3 and Run 4. One of the…Yury Melikyan·Oct 14, 2024SaveLearn
Dual-Mode Calorimetric Superconducting Nanowire Single Photon DetectorsA dual-operation mode SNSPD is proposed. In the conventional Geiger mode, the sensor operates at temperatures well below the critical temperature, Tc, working as an event counter without sensitivity…Hsin-Yeh Wu, Marc Besançon, Jia-Wern Chen et al.·Oct 14, 2024SaveLearn
TraX Engine: Advanced Processing of Radiation Data Acquired by Timepix Detectors in Space, Medical, Educational and Imaging ApplicationsThe TraX Engine is an advanced data processing tool developed by ADVACAM in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA), specifically designed for analyzing data from Timepix detectors…C. Oancea, L. Marek, M. Vuolo et al.·Oct 14, 2024SaveLearn
Methods of Fitting experimental data in several amplifiers for single spot radiometerSingle spot radiometers are widely used to estimate temperature of body heated by high temperature, specially blast furnace, glass fusion, boiler of power plant, and so on. In previous papers on…Kwang Rim Choe, Myong Chol Pak·Oct 14, 2024SaveLearn
Simplified Efficiency Calibration Methods for Scintillation Detectors Used in Nuclear RemediationOur study introduces innovative methods to address waste reduction and enhance resource efficiency in nuclear cleanup processes. We focus on sustainable nuclear technology, aligning with goals for…Victor V. Golovko·Oct 12, 2024SaveLearn