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Author Carrio, F.
Title The Data Acquisition System for the ATLAS Tile Calorimeter Phase-II Upgrade Demonstrator Type Journal Article
Year 2022 Publication IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science Abbreviated Journal IEEE Trans. Nucl. Sci.
Volume 69 Issue 4 Pages 687-695
Keywords Large Hadron Collider; Data acquisition; Field programmable gate arrays; Clocks; Detectors; Computer architecture; Microprocessors; ATLAS tile calorimeter (TileCal); data acquisition (DAQ) systems; field-programmable gate array (FPGA); high energy physics; high-speed electronics
Abstract The tile calorimeter (TileCal) is the central hadronic calorimeter of the ATLAS experiment at the large hadron collider (LHC). In 2025, the LHC will be upgraded leading to the high luminosity LHC (HL-LHC). The HL-LHC will deliver an instantaneous luminosity up to seven times larger than the LHC nominal luminosity. The ATLAS Phase-II upgrade (2025-2027) will accommodate the subdetectors to the HL-LHC requirements. As part of this upgrade, the majority of the TileCal on-detector and off-detector electronics will be replaced using a new readout strategy, where the on-detector electronics will digitize and transmit digitized detector data to the off-detector electronics at the bunch crossing frequency (40 MHz). In the counting rooms, the off-detector electronics will compute reconstructed trigger objects for the first-level trigger and will store the digitized samples in pipelined buffers until the reception of a trigger acceptance signal. The off-detector electronics will also distribute the LHC clock to the on-detector electronics embedded within the digital data stream. The TileCal Phase-II upgrade project has undertaken an extensive research and development program that includes the development of a Demonstrator module to evaluate the performance of the new clock and readout architecture envisaged for the HL-LHC. The Demonstrator module equipped with the latest version of the on-detector electronics was built and inserted into the ATLAS experiment. The Demonstrator module is operated and read out using a Tile PreProcessor (TilePPr) Demonstrator which enables backward compatibility with the present ATLAS Trigger and Data AcQuisition (TDAQ), and the timing, trigger, and command (TTC) systems. This article describes in detail the main hardware and firmware components of the clock distribution and data acquisition systems for the Demonstrator module, focusing on the TilePPr Demonstrator.
Address [Carrio, F.] Inst Fis Corpuscular CSIC UV, Paterna 46980, Spain, Email: fernando.carrio@cern.ch
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Publisher Ieee-Inst Electrical Electronics Engineers Inc Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0018-9499 ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes WOS:000803113800016 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration no
Call Number (up) IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 5244
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Author Briz, J.A.; Nerio, A.N.; Ballesteros, C.; Borge, M.J.G.; Martinez, P.; Perea, A.; Tavora, V.G.; Tengblad, O.; Ciemala, M.; Maj, A.; Olko, P.; Parol, W.; Pedracka, A.; Sowicki, B.; Zieblinski, M.; Nacher, E.
Title Proton Radiographs Using Position-Sensitive Silicon Detectors and High-Resolution Scintillators Type Journal Article
Year 2022 Publication IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science Abbreviated Journal IEEE Trans. Nucl. Sci.
Volume 69 Issue 4 Pages 696-702
Keywords LaBr3; particle tracking; proton computed tomography (pCT); proton radiograph; proton therapy; scintillation detectors; silicon detectors
Abstract Proton therapy is a cancer treatment technique currently in growth since it offers advantages with respect to conventional X-ray and gamma-ray radiotherapy. In particular, better control of the dose deposition allowing to reach higher conformity in the treatments causing less secondary effects. However, in order to take full advantage of its potential, improvements in treatment planning and dose verification are required. A new prototype of proton computed tomography scanner is proposed to design more accurate and precise treatment plans for proton therapy. Our prototype is formed by double-sided silicon strip detectors and scintillators of LaBr3(Ce) with high energy resolution and fast response. Here, the results obtained from an experiment performed using a 100-MeV proton beam are presented. Proton radiographs of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) samples of 50-mm thickness with spatial patterns in aluminum were taken. Their properties were studied, including reproduction of the dimensions, spatial resolution, and sensitivity to different materials. Structures of up to 2 mm are well resolved and the sensitivity of the system was enough to distinguish the thicknesses of 10 mm of aluminum or PMMA. The spatial resolution of the images was 0.3 line pairs per mm (MTF-10%). This constitutes the first step to validate the device as a proton radiography scanner.
Address [Briz, J. A.; Nerio, A. N.; Ballesteros, C.; Borge, M. J. G.; Martinez, P.; Perea, A.; Tavora, V. G.; Tengblad, O.] Inst Estruct Mat CSIC, Madrid 28006, Spain, Email: jose.briz@csic.es
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Publisher Ieee-Inst Electrical Electronics Engineers Inc Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0018-9499 ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes WOS:000803113800017 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes
Call Number (up) IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 5245
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Author De La Torre Luque, P.; Gaggero, D.; Grasso, D.; Marinelli, A.
Title Prospects for detection of a galactic diffuse neutrino flux Type Journal Article
Year 2022 Publication Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Sciences Abbreviated Journal Front. Astron. Space Sci.
Volume 9 Issue Pages 1041838 - 9pp
Keywords galactic cosmic rays; cosmic-ray transport; diffuse gamma rays; high energy gamma rays; diffuse neutrinos; galactic plane
Abstract A Galactic cosmic-ray transport model featuring non-homogeneous transport has been developed over the latest years. This setup is aimed at reproducing gamma-ray observations in different regions of the Galaxy (with particular focus on the progressive hardening of the hadronic spectrum in the inner Galaxy) and was shown to be compatible with the very-high-energy gamma-ray diffuse emission recently detected up to PeV energies. In this work, we extend the results previously presented to test the reliability of that model throughout the whole sky. To this aim, we compare our predictions with detailed longitude and latitude profiles of the diffuse gamma-ray emission measured by Fermi-LAT for different energies and compute the expected Galactic nu diffuse emission, comparing it with current limits from the ANTARES collaboration. We emphasize that the possible detection of a Galactic nu component will allow us to break the degeneracy between our model and other scenarios featuring prominent contributions from unresolved sources and TeV halos.
Address [Luque, P. De La Torre] Stockholm Univ, Stockholm, Sweden, Email: pedro.delatorreluque@fysik.su.se;
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Publisher Frontiers Media Sa Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 2296-987x ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes WOS:000884672800001 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes
Call Number (up) IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 5407
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Author Millar, W.L. et al; Bañon Caballero, D.
Title High-Power Test of Two Prototype X-Band Accelerating Structures Based on SwissFEL Fabrication Technology Type Journal Article
Year 2023 Publication IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science Abbreviated Journal IEEE Trans. Nucl. Sci.
Volume 70 Issue 1 Pages 1-19
Keywords Radio frequency; Life estimation; Temperature measurement; Wires; Electric breakdown; Brazing; Rendering (computer graphics); Acceleration; breakdown; high gradient; linear accelerator cavity (LINAC); radio frequency (RF); test facilities; vacuum arc; X-band
Abstract This article presents the design, construction, and high-power test of two $X$ -band radio frequency (RF) accelerating structures built as part of a collaboration between CERN and the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) for the compact linear collider (CLIC) study. The structures are a modified “tuning-free ” variant of an existing CERN design and were assembled using Swiss free electron laser (SwissFEL) production methods. The purpose of the study is two-fold. The first objective is to validate the RF properties and high-power performance of the tuning-free, vacuum brazed PSI technology. The second objective is to study the structures' high-gradient behavior to provide insight into the breakdown and conditioning phenomena as they apply to high-field devices in general. Low-power RF measurements showed that the structure field profiles were close to the design values, and both structures were conditioned to accelerating gradients in excess of 100 MV/m in CERN's high-gradient test facility. Measurements performed during the second structure test suggest that the breakdown rate (BDR) scales strongly with the accelerating gradient, with the best fit being a power law relation with an exponent of 31.14. In both cases, the test results indicate that stable, high-gradient operation is possible with tuning-free, vacuum brazed structures of this kind.
Address [Millar, William L. L.; Grudiev, Alexej; Wuensch, Walter; Lasheras, Nuria Catalan; McMonagle, Gerard; Volpi, Matteo; Paszkiewicz, Jan; Edwards, Amelia; Wegner, Rolf; Bursali, Hikmet; Woolley, Benjamin; Magazinik, Anastasiya; Syratchev, Igor; Vnuchenko, Anna; Pitman, Samantha; del Pozo Romano, Veronica; Caballero, David Banon] CERN, CH-1211 Geneva, Switzerland, Email: lee.millar@cern.ch
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Publisher Ieee-Inst Electrical Electronics Engineers Inc Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0018-9499 ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes WOS:000920658600001 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes
Call Number (up) IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 5471
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Author Ji, T.; Dong, X.K.; Albaladejo, M.; Du, M.L.; Guo, F.K.; Nieves, J.; Zou, B.S.
Title Understanding the 0(++) and 2(++) charmonium(-like) states near 3.9 GeV Type Journal Article
Year 2023 Publication Science Bulletin Abbreviated Journal Sci. Bull.
Volume 68 Issue 7 Pages 688-697
Keywords Charmonium(-like) states; Hadronic molecules; Heavy quark spin symmetry; Exotic hadrons; Hadron-hadron interactions
Abstract We propose that the X(3915) observed in the J/psi x channel is the same state as the chi(c2)(3930), and the X(3960), observed in the Ds+Ds- channel, is an S-wave Ds+Ds- hadronic molecule. In addition, the J(PC) = 0(++) component in the B+ -> D+D-K+ assigned to the X(3915) in the current Review of Particle Physics has the same origin as the X(3960), which has a mass around 3.94 GeV. To check the proposal, the available data in the D (D) over bar and Ds+Ds- channels from both B decays and gamma gamma fusion reaction are analyzed considering both the D (D) over bar -D-s(D) over bar (s)-D*(D) over bar*-D-s*(D) over bar (s)* coupled channels with 0(++) and a 2(++) state introduced additionally. It is found that all the data in different processes can be simultaneously well reproduced, and the coupled-channel dynamics produce four hidden-charm scalar molecular states with masses around 3.73, 3.94, 3.99 and 4.23 GeV, respectively. The results may deepen our understanding of the spectrum of charmonia as well as of the interactions between charmed hadrons.
Address [Ji, Teng; Dong, Xiang-Kun; Guo, Feng-Kun; Zou, Bing-Song] Inst Theoret Phys, Chinese Acad Sci, CAS Key Lab Theoret Phys, Beijing 100190, Peoples R China, Email: jiteng@itp.ac.cn;
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Publisher Elsevier Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 2095-9273 ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes WOS:000985290600001 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes
Call Number (up) IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 5520
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Author Real, D.; Sanchez Losa, A.; Diaz, A.; Salesa Greus, F.; Calvo, D.
Title The Neutrino Mediterranean Observatory Laser Beacon: Design and Qualification Type Journal Article
Year 2023 Publication Applied Sciences-Basel Abbreviated Journal Appl. Sci.-Basel
Volume 13 Issue 17 Pages 9935 - 16pp
Keywords neutrino telescope; time calibration; laser beacon
Abstract This paper encapsulates details of the NEMO laser beacon's design, offering a profound contribution to the field of the time calibration of underwater neutrino telescopes. The mechanical design of the laser beacon, which operates at a depth of 3500 m, is presented, together with the design of the antibiofouling system employed to endure the operational pressure and optimize the operational range, enhancing its functionality and enabling time calibration among multiple towers. A noteworthy innovation central to this development lies in the battery system. This configuration enhances the device's portability, a crucial aspect in underwater operations. The comprehensive design of the laser beacon, encompassing the container housing, the requisite battery system for operation, electronics, and an effective antibiofouling system, is described in this paper. Additionally, this paper presents the findings of the laser beacon's qualification process.
Address [Real, Diego; Losa, Agustin Sanchez; Greus, Francisco Salesa; Calvo, David] CSIC Univ Valencia, IFIC Inst Fis Corpuscular, C Catedrat Jose Beltran 2, Paterna 46980, Spain, Email: real@ific.uv.es;
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Publisher Mdpi Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
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Notes WOS:001063704500001 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration no
Call Number (up) IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 5668
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Author Real, D.; Calvo, D.; Diaz, A.; Alves Garre, S.; Carretero, V.; Sanchez Losa, A.; Salesa Greus, F.
Title An Ultra-Narrow Time Optical Pulse Emitter Based on a Laser: UNTOPEL Type Journal Article
Year 2023 Publication IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science Abbreviated Journal IEEE Trans. Nucl. Sci.
Volume 70 Issue 10 Pages 2364-2372
Keywords Instrumentation electronics; neutrino telescope instrumentation; subnanosecond light source; time calibration instrument
Abstract Light sources that emit repetitive subnanosecond pulses are used in neutrino telescopes for time calibration. Optical pulses with an ultra-narrow (subnanosecond) width can replicate the light produced by neutrino interactions, and are an important calibration and test element. By measuring the time-of-flight of the light, it is possible to provide a relative time calibration for all the detector photomultipliers. This work presents the ultra-narrow time optical pulse emitter based on a laser (UNTOPEL), an instrument emitting ultra-short laser optical pulses with a duration of 500 ps, energies per pulse of four microjoules at a wavelength of 532 nm, and a timing precision of 400 ps. The UNTOPEL pulse intensity can be fine-tuned, which is a novelty and a significant advantage in those applications that need to illuminate light detectors located at different distances with the same light intensity. The UNTOPEL pulse intensity can be controlled remotely, allowing for its use in operating conditions where physical access is impossible or difficult. Moreover, it is easy to operate and can be easily controlled through an inter-integrated circuit bus. The UNTOPEL is a sound instrument used when subnanosecond pulses and variable energy emissions are needed.
Address [Real, Diego; Calvo, David; Garre, Sergio Alves; Carretero, Victor; Losa, Agustin Sanchez; Greus, FranciscoSalesa] Univ Valencia, IFIC Inst Fis Corpuscular, CSIC, Paterna 46980, Spain, Email: real@ific.uv.es
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Publisher Ieee-Inst Electrical Electronics Engineers Inc Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0018-9499 ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes WOS:001098078200010 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration no
Call Number (up) IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 5795
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Author Barberis, D. et al; Fernandez Casani, A.; Garcia Montoro, C.; Gonzalez de la Hoz, S.; Salt, J.; Sanchez, J.; Villaplana Perez, M.
Title The ATLAS EventIndex: A BigData Catalogue for All ATLAS Experiment Events Type Journal Article
Year 2023 Publication Computing and Software for Big Science Abbreviated Journal Comput. Softw. Big Sci.
Volume 7 Issue Pages 2 - 21pp
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Abstract The ATLAS EventIndex system comprises the catalogue of all events collected, processed or generated by the ATLAS experiment at the CERN LHC accelerator, and all associated software tools to collect, store and query this information. ATLAS records several billion particle interactions every year of operation, processes them for analysis and generates even larger simulated data samples; a global catalogue is needed to keep track of the location of each event record and be able to search and retrieve specific events for in-depth investigations. Each EventIndex record includes summary information on the event itself and the pointers to the files containing the full event. Most components of the EventIndex system are implemented using BigData free and open-source software. This paper describes the architectural choices and their evolution in time, as well as the past, current and foreseen future implementations of all EventIndex components.
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Call Number (up) IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 6079
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Author Bernabeu, J.; Sabulsky, D.O.; Sanchez, F.; Segarra, A.
Title Neutrino mass and nature through its mediation in atomic clock interference Type Journal Article
Year 2024 Publication AVS Quantum Science Abbreviated Journal AVS Quantum Sci.
Volume 6 Issue 1 Pages 014410 - 8pp
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Abstract The absolute mass of neutrinos and their nature are presently unknown. Aggregate matter has a coherent weak charge leading to a repulsive interaction mediated by a neutrino pair. The virtual neutrinos are non-relativistic at micron distances, giving a distinct behavior for Dirac versus Majorana mass terms. This effective potential allows for the disentanglement of the Dirac or Majorana nature of the neutrino via magnitude and distance dependence. We propose an experiment to search for this potential based on the concept that the density-dependent interaction of an atomic probe with a material source in one arm of an atomic clock interferometer generates a differential phase. The appropriate geometry of the device is selected using the saturation of the weak potential as a guide. The proposed experiment has the added benefit of being sensitive to gravity at micron distances. A strategy to suppress the competing Casimir-Polder interaction, depending on the electronic structure of the material source, as well as a way to compensate the gravitational interaction in the two arms of the interferometer is discussed.
Address [Bernabeu, Jose; Segarra, Alejandro] Univ Valencia, Dept Theoret Phys, E-46100 Valencia, Spain, Email: jose.bernabeu@uv.es
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Publisher AIP Publishing Place of Publication Editor
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Notes WOS:001186930100001 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes
Call Number (up) IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 6118
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