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Author Nguyen, C.V.; Gillam, J.E.; Brown, J.M.C.; Martin, D.V.; Nikulin, D.A.; Dimmock, M.R. doi  openurl
  Title Towards Optimal Collimator Design for the PEDRO Hybrid Imaging System Type Journal Article
  Year 2011 Publication IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science Abbreviated Journal IEEE Trans. Nucl. Sci.  
  Volume 58 Issue 3 Pages 639-650  
  Keywords Compton scattering enhancement; multiple pinhole; PEDRO  
  Abstract The Pixelated Emission Detector for RadiOisotopes (PEDRO) is a hybrid imaging system designed for the measurement of single photon emission from small animal models. The proof-of-principle device consists of a Compton-camera situated behind a mechanical collimator and is intended to provide optimal detection characteristics over a broad spectral range, from 30 to 511 keV. An automated routine has been developed for the optimization of large-area slits in the outer regions of a collimator which has a central region allocated for pinholes. The optimization was tested with a GEANT4 model of the experimental prototype. The data were blurred with the expected position and energy resolution parameters and a Bayesian interaction ordering algorithm was applied. Images were reconstructed using cone back-projection. The results show that the optimization technique allows the large-area slits to both sample fully and extend the primary field of view (FoV) determined by the pinholes. The slits were found to provide truncation of the back-projected cones of response and also an increase in the success rate of the interaction ordering algorithm. These factors resulted in an increase in the contrast and signal-to-noise ratio of the reconstructed image estimates. Of the two configurations tested, the cylindrical geometry outperformed the square geometry, primarily because of a decrease in artifacts. This was due to isotropic modulation of the cone surfaces, that can be achieved with a circular shape. Also, the cylindrical geometry provided increased sampling of the FoV due to more optimal positioning of the slits. The use of the cylindrical collimator and application of the transmission function in the reconstruction was found to improve the resolution of the system by a factor of 20, as compared to the uncollimated Compton camera. Although this system is designed for small animal imaging, the technique can be applied to any application of single photon imaging.  
  Address [Nguyen, Chuong V.; Dimmock, Matthew R.] Monash Univ, Sch Phys, Melbourne, Vic 3800, Australia, Email: chuong.nguyen@monash.edu  
  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher Ieee-Inst Electrical Electronics Engineers Inc Place of Publication Editor  
  Language English Summary Language Original Title  
  Series Editor Series Title (up) Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0018-9499 ISBN Medium  
  Area Expedition Conference  
  Notes ISI:000291655900008 Approved no  
  Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes  
  Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 650  
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Author ATLAS Collaboration (Aad, G. et al); Amoros, G.; Cabrera Urban, S.; Castillo Gimenez, V.; Costa, M.J.; Escobar, C.; Ferrer, A.; Fuster, J.; Garcia, C.; Gonzalez de la Hoz, S.; Hernandez Jimenez, Y.; Higon-Rodriguez, E.; Irles Quiles, A.; Kaci, M.; Lacasta, C.; Lacuesta, V.R.; Marti-Garcia, S.; Miñano, M.; Mitsou, V.A.; Moles-Valls, R.; Moreno Llacer, M.; Oliver Garcia, E.; Perez Garcia-Estañ, M.T.; Ros, E.; Salt, J.; Solans, C.A.; Soldevila, U.; Sanchez, J.; Torro Pastor, E.; Valladolid Gallego, E.; Valls Ferrer, J.A.; Villaplana Perez, M.; Vos, M.; Wildauer, A. url  doi
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  Title Measurements of underlying-event properties using neutral and charged particles in pp collisions at sqrt(s) = 900 GeV and sqrt(s) = 7 TeV with the ATLAS detector at the LHC Type Journal Article
  Year 2011 Publication European Physical Journal C Abbreviated Journal Eur. Phys. J. C  
  Volume 71 Issue 5 Pages 1636 - 24pp  
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  Abstract We present first measurements of charged and neutral particle-flow correlations in pp collisions using the ATLAS calorimeters. Data were collected in 2009 and 2010 at centre-of-mass energies of 900 GeV and 7 TeV. Events were selected using a minimum-bias trigger which required a charged particle in scintillation counters on either side of the interaction point. Particle flows, sensitive to the underlying event, are measured using clusters of energy in the ATLAS calorimeters, taking advantage of their fine granularity. No Monte Carlo generator used in this analysis can accurately describe the measurements. The results are independent of those based on charged particles measured by the ATLAS tracking systems and can be used to constrain the parameters of Monte Carlo generators.  
  Address [Aleksa, M.; Amaral, P.; Anghinolfi, F.; Arfaoui, S.; Asai, S.; Baak, M. A.; Bachas, K.; Bachy, G.; Pedrosa, F. Baltasar Dos Santos; Banfi, D.; Battistin, M.; Bellina, F.; Beltramello, O.; Berge, D.; Bertinelli, F.; Bianchi, R. M.; Blanchot, G.; Bogaerts, J. A.; Boyd, J.; Braem, A.; Bremer, J.; Burckhart, H.; Butin, F.; Campana, S.; Garrido, M. D. M. Capeans; Carli, T.; Cataneo, F.; Catinaccio, A.; Cattai, A.; Cerri, A.; Chromek-Burckhart, D.; Cook, J.; Cote, D.; Danielsson, H. O.; Dauvergne, J. P.; Branco, M. De Oliveira; Dell'Acqua, A.; Delmastro, M.; Delruelle, N.; Di Girolamo, A.; Di Girolamo, B.; Dittus, F.; Dobinson, R.; Dobson, E.; Drevermann, H.; Dudarev, A.; Duehrssen, M.; Dunford, M.; Dydak, F.; Eifert, T.; Ellis, N.; Elsing, M.; Fabre, C.; Farthouat, P.; Fassnacht, P.; Fedorko, I.; Flammer, J.; Foussat, A.; Francis, D.; Franz, S.; Froeschl, R.; Froidevaux, D.; Torregrosa, E. Fullana; Gabaldon, C.; Gallas, M. V.; Garelli, N.; Garonne, V.; Gayde, J. -C.; Gianotti, F.; Gibson, S. M.; Godlewski, J.; Gonidec, A.; Goossens, L.; Gorini, B.; Grafstroem, P.; Grognuz, J.; Gruwe, M.; Haas, S.; Hahn, F.; Haider, S.; Hatch, M.; Hauschild, M.; Hawkings, R. J.; Correia, A. M. Henriques; Hervas, L.; Hoecker, A.; Huhtinen, M.; Inigo-Golfin, J.; Jaekel, M. R.; Jenni, P.; Jonsson, O.; Joram, C.; Kaplon, J.; Kerschen, N.; Klioutchnikova, T.; Knobloch, J.; Koblitz, B.; Koeneke, K.; Koffas, T.; Kollar, D.; Kotamaeki, M. J.; La Rosa, A.; Lamanna, M.; Lantzsch, K.; Lasseur, C.; Lassnig, M.; Leahu, M.; Miotto, G. Lehmann; Lichard, P.; Magnoni, L.; Mapelli, A.; Mapelli, L.; Marchand, J. F.; Marchesotti, M.; Martin, B.; Maugain, J. M.; McLaren, R. A.; Menot, C.; Messina, A.; Meyer, T. C.; Michal, S.; Miele, P.; Molina-Perez, J.; Morley, A. K.; Mornacchi, G.; Nairz, A. M.; Negri, G.; Nessi, M.; Nicquevert, B.; Niinikoski, T.; Nordberg, M.; Nyman, T.; Palestini, S.; Pastore, Fr; Pauly, T.; Pengo, R.; Pernegger, H.; Petersen, B. A.; Petersen, J.; Piacquadio, G.; Pirotte, O.; Pommes, K.; Poppleton, A.; Poulard, G.; Pribyl, L.; Price, M. J.; Raymond, M.; Rembser, C.; Dos Santos, D. Roda; Roe, S.; Salzburger, A.; Savu, D. O.; Schlenker, S.; Schott, M.; Schuh, S.; Schuler, G.; Sfyrla, A.; Shimizu, S.; Sloper, J.; Spigo, G.; Spiwoks, R.; Stanecka, E.; Stockton, M. C.; Sumida, T.; Szeless, B.; Tackmann, K.; Tappern, G. P.; Ten Kate, H.; Viegas, F. J. Tique Aires; Torchiani, I.; Tremblet, L.; Tricoli, A.; Tsarouchas, C.; Tyrvainen, H.; Unal, G.; van der Ster, D.; Vandelli, W.; Vandoni, G.; Rodriguez, F. Varela; Veness, R.; Vinek, E.; Voss, R.; Vuillermet, R.; Wells, P. S.; Wengler, T.; Wenig, S.; Werner, P.; Wilkens, H. G.; Winklmeier, F.; Wotschack, J.; Zajacova, Z.; Zema, P. F.; Zsenei, A.; Zwalinski, L.; ATLAS Collaboration] CERN, CH-1211 Geneva 23, Switzerland, Email: atlas.publications@cern.ch  
  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher Springer Place of Publication Editor  
  Language English Summary Language Original Title  
  Series Editor Series Title (up) Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 1434-6044 ISBN Medium  
  Area Expedition Conference  
  Notes ISI:000291249300022 Approved no  
  Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes  
  Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 647  
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Author Miñano, M. doi  openurl
  Title Radiation Hard Silicon Strips Detectors for the SLHC Type Journal Article
  Year 2011 Publication IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science Abbreviated Journal IEEE Trans. Nucl. Sci.  
  Volume 58 Issue 3 Pages 1135-1140  
  Keywords High energy physics; microstrip; radiation detectors; silicon; SLHC  
  Abstract While the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) began taking data in 2009, scenarios for a machine upgrade to achieve a much higher luminosity are being developed. In the current planning, it is foreseen to increase the luminosity of the LHC at CERN around 2018. As radiation damage scales with integrated luminosity, the particle physics experiments will need to be equipped with a new generation of radiation hard detectors. This article reports on the status of the R&D projects on radiation hard silicon strips detectors for particle physics, linked to the Large Hadron Collider Upgrade, super-LHC (sLHC) of the ATLAS microstrip detector. The primary focus of this report is on measuring the radiation hardness of the silicon materials and the detectors under study. This involves designing silicon detectors, irradiating them to the sLHC radiation levels and studying their performance as particle detectors. The most promising silicon detector for the different radiation levels in the different regions of the ATLAS microstrip detector will be presented. Important challenges related to engineering layout, powering, cooling and reading out a very large strip detector are presented. Ideas on possible schemes for the layout and support mechanics will be shown.  
  Address IFIC UV CSIC, Inst Fis Corpuscular, E-46071 Valencia, Spain, Email: mercedes.minano@ific.uv.es  
  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher Ieee-Inst Electrical Electronics Engineers Inc Place of Publication Editor  
  Language English Summary Language Original Title  
  Series Editor Series Title (up) Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0018-9499 ISBN Medium  
  Area Expedition Conference  
  Notes ISI:000291659300001 Approved no  
  Is ISI yes International Collaboration no  
  Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 651  
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Author Brambilla, N. et al; Sanchis-Lozano, M.A. url  doi
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  Title Heavy quarkonium: progress, puzzles, and opportunities Type Journal Article
  Year 2011 Publication European Physical Journal C Abbreviated Journal Eur. Phys. J. C  
  Volume 71 Issue 2 Pages 1534 - 178pp  
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  Abstract A golden age for heavy-quarkonium physics dawned a decade ago, initiated by the confluence of exciting advances in quantum chromodynamics (QCD) and an explosion of related experimental activity. The early years of this period were chronicled in the Quarkonium Working Group (QWG) CERN Yellow Report (YR) in 2004, which presented a comprehensive review of the status of the field at that time and provided specific recommendations for further progress. However, the broad spectrum of subsequent breakthroughs, surprises, and continuing puzzles could only be partially anticipated. Since the release of the YR, the BESII program concluded only to give birth to BESIII; the B-factories and CLEO-c flourished; quarkonium production and polarization measurements at HERA and the Tevatron matured; and heavy-ion collisions at RHIC have opened a window on the deconfinement regime. All these experiments leave legacies of quality, precision, and unsolved mysteries for quarkonium physics, and therefore beg for continuing investigations at BESIII, the LHC, RHIC, FAIR, the Super Flavor and/or Tau-Charm factories, JLab, the ILC, and beyond. The list of newly found conventional states expanded to include h(c)(1P), chi(c2)(2P), B-c(+), and eta(b)(1S). In addition, the unexpected and still-fascinating X(3872) has been joined by more than a dozen other charmonium- and bottomonium-like “XYZ” states that appear to lie outside the quark model. Many of these still need experimental confirmation. The plethora of new states unleashed a flood of theoretical investigations into new forms of matter such as quark-gluon hybrids, mesonic molecules, and tetraquarks. Measurements of the spectroscopy, decays, production, and in-medium behavior of c (c) over bar, b (b) over bar, and b (c) over bar bound states have been shown to validate some theoretical approaches to QCD and highlight lack of quantitative success for others. Lattice QCD has grown from a tool with computational possibilities to an industrial-strength effort now dependent more on insight and innovation than pure computational power. New effective field theories for the description of quarkonium in different regimes have been developed and brought to a high degree of sophistication, thus enabling precise and solid theoretical predictions. Many expected decays and transitions have either been measured with precision or for the first time, but the confusing patterns of decays, both above and below open-flavor thresholds, endure and have deepened. The intriguing details of quarkonium suppression in heavy-ion collisions that have emerged from RHIC have elevated the importance of separating hot- and cold-nuclear-matter effects in quark-gluon plasma studies. This review systematically addresses all these matters and concludes by prioritizing directions for ongoing and future efforts.  
  Address [Brambilla, N.; Vairo, A.] Tech Univ Munich, Dept Phys, D-85748 Garching, Germany, Email: bkh2@cornell.edu  
  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher Springer Place of Publication Editor  
  Language English Summary Language Original Title  
  Series Editor Series Title (up) Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 1434-6044 ISBN Medium  
  Area Expedition Conference  
  Notes ISI:000291694100001 Approved no  
  Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes  
  Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 652  
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Author Dmitrasinovic, V.; Chen, H.X. url  doi
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  Title Bi-local baryon interpolating fields with two flavors Type Journal Article
  Year 2011 Publication European Physical Journal C Abbreviated Journal Eur. Phys. J. C  
  Volume 71 Issue 2 Pages 1543 - 12pp  
  Keywords  
  Abstract We construct bi-local interpolating field operators for baryons consisting of three quarks with two flavors, assuming good isospin symmetry. We use the restrictions following from the Pauli principle to derive relations/identities among the baryon operators with identical quantum numbers. Such relations that follow from the combined spatial, Dirac, color, and isospin Fierz transformations may be called the (total/complete) Fierz identities. These relations reduce the number of independent baryon operators with any given spin and isospin. We also study the Abelian and non-Abelian chiral transformation properties of these fields and place them into baryon chiral multiplets. Thus we derive the independent baryon interpolating fields with given values of spin (Lorentz group representation), chiral symmetry (U-L(2) x U-R(2) group representation) and isospin appropriate for the first angular excited states of the nucleon.  
  Address [Dmitrasinovic, V.] Univ Belgrade, Inst Phys, Belgrade 11080, Serbia, Email: hxchen@rcnp.osaka-u.ac.jp  
  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher Springer Place of Publication Editor  
  Language English Summary Language Original Title  
  Series Editor Series Title (up) Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 1434-6044 ISBN Medium  
  Area Expedition Conference  
  Notes ISI:000291694100005 Approved no  
  Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes  
  Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 653  
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