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Optical readout of MPGDs with solid wavelength shifters
F. M. Brunbauer, A. Cools, M. Cortesi +20
Optical readout of MicroPattern Gaseous Detectors (MPGDs) makes use of the high granularity of imaging sensors to achieve good spatial resolution for radiation imaging and particle…
Advances in photocathode development for PICOSEC Micromegas precise-timing detectors
M. Lisowska, F. Guerra, A. Gurpinar +46
The PICOSEC Micromegas detector is a~precise-timing gaseous detector that combines a Cherenkov radiator, a~semi-transparent photocathode and a Micromegas amplification stage, targe…
μRWELL-PICOSEC: Precision Timing with Resistive Micro-Well Detector
Kondo Gnanvo
The PICOSEC detector concept uses a micro-pattern gaseous detector (MPGD) amplification structure combined with a Cerenkov radiator coated with a semi-transparent photocathode to p…
Performance Optimization and Characterization of 7-pad Resistive PICOSEC Micromegas Detectors
A. Kallitsopoulou, R. Aleksan, S. Aune +49
We present a comprehensive characterization of resistive PICOSEC Micromegas detector prototypes, tested under identical conditions, constant drift gap, field configurations, and ph…
A Novel Diamond-like Carbon based photocathode for PICOSEC Micromegas detectors
X. Wang, R. Aleksan, Y. Angelis +48
The PICOSEC Micromegas (MM) detector is a precise timing gaseous detector based on a MM detector operating in a two-stage amplification mode and a Cherenkov radiator. Prototypes eq…
Reflectivity Studies and Production of New Flat Mirrors for the Cherenkov Threshold Detectors at CERN
J. Buesa Orgaz, M. van Dijk, D. Banerjee +13
Cherenkov threshold detectors (XCET) are used for identifying particles in the experimental areas at CERN. These detectors observe Cherenkov light emitted by charged particles trav…
Photocathode characterisation for robust PICOSEC Micromegas precise-timing detectors
M. Lisowska, R. Aleksan, Y. Angelis +55
The PICOSEC Micromegas detector is a~precise-timing gaseous detector based on a~Cherenkov radiator coupled with a~semi-transparent photocathode and a~Micromegas amplifying structur…
Spatial resolution improvements with finer-pitch GEMs
K. J. Flöthner, L. Scharenberg, A. Brask +13
Gas Electron Multipliers (GEMs) are used in many particle physics experiments, employing their 'standard' configuration with amplification holes of 140 um pitch in a hexagonal patt…
Single channel PICOSEC Micromegas detector with improved time resolution
A. Utrobicic, R. Aleksan, Y. Angelis +47
This paper presents design guidelines and experimental verification of a single-channel PICOSEC Micromegas (MM) detector with an improved time resolution. The design encompasses th…
Characterisation of resistive MPGDs with 2D readout
L. Scharenberg, F. Brunbauer, H. Danielson +22
Micro-Pattern Gaseous Detectors (MPGDs) with resistive anode planes provide intrinsic discharge robustness while maintaining good spatial and time resolutions. Typically read out w…
The novel XYU-GEM to resolve ambiguities
K. J. Flöthner, F. Brunbauer, S. Ferry +16
Removing ambiguities within a single stage becomes crucial when one can not use multiple detectors behind each other to resolve them which naturally is the case for neutral radiati…
Performance of the new RD51 VMM3a/SRS beam telescope---studying MPGDs simultaneously in energy, space and time at high rates
L. Scharenberg, J. Bortfeldt, F. Brunbauer +14
The RD51 collaboration maintains a common infrastructure at CERN for its R & D activities, including two beam telescopes for test beam campaigns. Recently, one of the beam telescop…
Demonstration of Gd-GEM detector design for neutron macromolecular crystallography applications
D. Pfeiffer, F. Brunbauer, R. Hall-Wilton +12
The European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden will become the world's most powerful thermal neutron source. The Macromolecular Diffractometer (NMX) at the ESS requires three…
Snowmass 2021 White Paper Instrumentation Frontier 05 -- White Paper 1: MPGDs: Recent advances and current R&D
K. Dehmelt, M. Della Pietra, H. Muller +67
This paper will review the origins, development, and examples of new versions of Micro-Pattern Gas Detectors. The goal for MPGD development was the creation of detectors that could…
Rate-capability of the VMM3a Front End in the RD51 Scalable Readout System
D. Pfeiffer, L. Scharenberg, P. Schwäbig +20
The VMM3a is an Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC), specifically developed for the readout of gaseous detectors. Originally developed within the ATLAS New Small Wheel (…
Optical Readout Studies of the Thick-COBRA Gaseous Detector
F. Garcia, F. M. Brunbauer, M. Lisowska +11
The performance of a Thick-COBRA (THCOBRA) gaseous detector is studied using an optical readout technique. The operation principle of this device is described, highlighting its ope…
A novel application of Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) sensors in MPGD
D. Abbaneo, M. Abbas, M. Abbrescia +153
We present a novel application of Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) sensors in the construction and characterisation of Micro Pattern Gaseous Detector (MPGD), with particular attention to…
Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) sensors as flatness and mechanical stretching sensors
D. Abbaneo, M. Abbas, M. Abbrescia +153
A novel approach which uses Fibre Bragg Grating (FBG) sensors has been utilised to assess and monitor the flatness of Gaseous Electron Multipliers (GEM) foils. The setup layout and…
Effects of High Charge Densities in Multi-GEM Detectors
S. Franchino, D. Gonzalez Diaz, R. Hall-Wilton +9
A comprehensive study, supported by systematic measurements and numerical computations, of the intrinsic limits of multi-GEM detectors when exposed to very high particle fluxes or…
Charge Transfer Properties Through Graphene Layers in Gas Detectors
P. Thuiner, R. Hall-Wilton, R. B. Jackman +9
Graphene is a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a honeycomb lattice with remarkable mechanical, electrical and optical properties. For the first time graphene layers suspend…
Performance of a Large-Area GEM Detector Prototype for the Upgrade of the CMS Muon Endcap System
D. Abbaneo, M. Abbas, M. Abbrescia +134
Gas Electron Multiplier (GEM) technology is being considered for the forward muon upgrade of the CMS experiment in Phase 2 of the CERN LHC. Its first implementation is planned for…
Potential Impact of a New GEM-based Detector on CMS Triggering
A. Castaneda
With the increases in the LHC instantaneous luminosity, maintaining effective triggering and avoiding dead time will become especially challenging. As the sensitivity of many physi…
Characterization of GEM Detectors for Application in the CMS Muon Detection System
D. Abbaneo, S. Bally, H. Postema +26
The muon detection system of the Compact Muon Solenoid experiment at the CERN Large Hadron Collider is based on different technologies for muon tracking and triggering. In particul…
Construction of the first full-size GEM-based prototype for the CMS high- muon system
D. Abbaneo, S. Bally, H. Postema +32
In view of a possible extension of the forward CMS muon detector system and future LHC luminosity upgrades, Micro-Pattern Gas Detectors (MPGDs) are an appealing technology. They ca…