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Unveiling the Hidden Foes: Tackling Aging Phenomena in Gaseous Detectors

The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN smashes particles together at record-breaking energies and intensities, unlocking the secrets of our universe. But lurking beneath the excitement of groundbreaking discoveries lies a constant battle against…

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Reducing the greenhouse gas emissions from particle detection systems at CERN: status and perspectives.

At CERN experiments, some particle detector systems are operated with gas mixtures containing fluorinated gases. These gases are essential for achieving the specific detector performance required for data taking (e.g., long-term stability, time…

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Silicon-detector modules for future experiments

The strategic EP R&D programme on technologies for future experiments pursues an ambitious development programme for advanced silicon detectors. Achieving reliable, high-performance, large-area tracking and timing detector systems with minimal…

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Future Robotic Residents in Experimental Caverns: Advancements in Detector Technology at CERN's EP Department

In 2020, CERN's Experimental Physics Department launched an ambitious project of research and development (EP R&D) for future detectors technologies. This comprehensive initiative tackles advancements in various areas, including sensors,…

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First edition of the RD51 Micro Pattern Gaseous Detectors School at CERN.

The first edition of the RD51 Micro Pattern Gaseous Detectors (MPGD) School was held at CERN from November 27th to December 1st, 2023. The school focused on state-of-the-art MPGD technologies with the goals of introducing newcomers to the field of…

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The IRRAD Proton Facility Journey to get new detector systems ready for the Long Shutdown 3

The proton irradiation facility (IRRAD) at the PS East Area was built during the LS1 to cope with the increasing needs for radiation tests of the experimental community working for the HL upgrade of the LHC and beyond. The IRRAD facility, operated…

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CERN team maps the sPHENIX Solenoid at BNL

In November 2022 the magnet service team of the Detector Technology group performed the mapping of the superconducting solenoid in the sPHENIX experiment at BNL (US). The two-week long campaign was the culmination of preparations that started during…

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DT group publishes 2021 annual report

The mandate of the Detector Technologies (DT) group in the Experimental Physics department covers development, construction, operation and maintenance of particle detectors for CERN experiments. Last year showed great progress on several projects…

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Zooming in the EP R&D Days 2022

The annual EP R&D Days meeting was held on the 20th and 21st of June 2022. The meeting reviewed progress and plans of the 11 work packages as the EP RnD programme reaches its midpoint. In addition, the meeting offered better understanding of the…

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Enhancing sensitivity of spectroscopic X-ray imaging

A dedicated workshop on Medical Applications of Spectroscopic X-ray Detectors took place at CERN  from 29th August - 1st September. It brought together more than 100 participants from a variety on institutions including prestigious medical schools,…

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