Nonlocal Thresholds for Improving the Spatial Resolution of Pixel Detectors
arXiv:1903.01624 · doi:10.1088/1748-0221/14/09/P09028
Abstract
Pixel detectors only record signals above a tuned threshold in order to suppress noise. As sensors become thinner, pitches decrease, and radiation damage reduces the collected charge, it is increasingly desirable to lower thresholds. By making the simple, but powerful observation that hit pixels tend to be spatially close to each other, we introduce a scheme for dynamic thresholds. This dynamic scheme can enhance the signal efficiency without significantly increasing the occupancy. In addition to presenting a selection of empirical results, we also discuss some potential methods for implementing dynamic thresholds in a realistic readout chip for the Large Hadron Collider or other future colliders.
arXiv comment15 pages, 6 figures
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