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Author (up) Hara, K. et al; Escobar, C.; Garcia, C.; Lacasta, C.; Miñano, M.; Soldevila, U. doi  openurl
  Title Charge collection study with the ATLAS ITk prototype silicon strip sensors ATLAS17LS Type Journal Article
  Year 2020 Publication Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research A Abbreviated Journal Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res. A  
  Volume 983 Issue Pages 164422 - 6pp  
  Keywords ATLAS ITk; Microstrip sensor; Charge collection; Radiation damage  
  Abstract The inner tracker of the ATLAS detector is scheduled to be replaced by a completely new silicon-based inner tracker (ITk) for the Phase-II of the CERN LHC (HL-LHC). The silicon strip detector covers the volume 40 < R < 100 cm in the radial and vertical bar z vertical bar <300 cm in the longitudinal directions. The silicon sensors for the detector will be fabricated using the n(+)-on-p 6-inch wafer technology, for a total of 22,000 wafers. Intensive studies were carried out on the final prototype sensors ATLAS17LS fabricated by Hamamatsu Photonics (HPK). The charge collection properties were examined using penetrating Sr-90 beta-rays and the ALIBAVA fast readout system for the miniature sensors of 1 cm xl cm in area. The samples were irradiated by protons in the 27 MeV Birmingham Cyclotron, the 70 MeV CYRIC at Tohoku University, and the 24 GeV CERN-PS, and by neutrons at Ljubljana TAIGA reactor for fluence values up to 2 x 10(15) n(eq)/cm(2). The change in the charge collection with fluence was found to be similar to the previous prototype ATLAS12, and acceptable for the ITk. Sensors with two active thicknesses, 300 μm (standard) and 240 μm (thin), were compared and the difference in the charge collection was observed to be small for bias voltages up to 500 V. Some samples were also irradiated with gamma radiation up to 2 MGy, and the full depletion voltage was found to decrease with the dose. This was caused by the Compton electrons due to the( 60)Co gamma radiation. To summarize, the design of the ATLAS17LS and technology for its fabrication have been verified for implementation in the ITk. We are in the stage of sensor pre-production with the first sensors already delivered in January of 2020.  
  Address [Hara, K.] Univ Tsukuba, Inst Pure & Appl Sci, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 3058571, Japan, Email: hara@hep.px.tsukuba.ac.jp  
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  Publisher Elsevier Place of Publication Editor  
  Language English Summary Language Original Title  
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  ISSN 0168-9002 ISBN Medium  
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  Notes WOS:000581808300002 Approved no  
  Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes  
  Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 4606  
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Author (up) HAWC Collaboration (Abeysekara, A.U. et al); Salesa Greus, F. url  doi
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  Title The High-Altitude Water Cherenkov (HAWC) observatory in Mexico: The primary detector Type Journal Article
  Year 2023 Publication Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research A Abbreviated Journal Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res. A  
  Volume 1052 Issue Pages 168253 - 18pp  
  Keywords Physics – instrumentation and detectors; Water Cherenkov Detectors; Astrophysics; High energy physics – experiment; Nuclear experiment  
  Abstract The High-Altitude Water Cherenkov (HAWC) observatory is a second-generation continuously operated, wide field-of-view, TeV gamma-ray observatory. The HAWC observatory and its analysis techniques build on experience of the Milagro experiment in using ground-based water Cherenkov detectors for gamma-ray astronomy. HAWC is located on the Sierra Negra volcano in Mexico at an elevation of 4100 meters above sea level. The completed HAWC observatory principal detector (HAWC) consists of 300 closely spaced water Cherenkov detectors, each equipped with four photomultiplier tubes to provide timing and charge information to reconstruct the extensive air shower energy and arrival direction. The HAWC observatory has been optimized to observe transient and steady emission from sources of gamma rays within an energy range from several hundred GeV to several hundred TeV. However, most of the air showers detected are initiated by cosmic rays, allowing studies of cosmic rays also to be performed. This paper describes the characteristics of the HAWC main array and its hardware.  
  Address [Abeysekara, A. U.; Barber, A. S.; Hona, B.; Kieda, D.; Newbold, M.; Springer, R. W.] Univ Utah, Dept Phys & Astron, Salt Lake City, UT USA, Email: eduardo.delafuentea@academicos.udg.mx  
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  Publisher Elsevier Place of Publication Editor  
  Language English Summary Language Original Title  
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  Notes WOS:001063137300001 Approved no  
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  Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 5674  
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Author (up) HAWC Collaboration (Alfaro, R. et al); Salesa Greus, F. url  doi
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  Title Gamma/hadron separation with the HAWC observatory Type Journal Article
  Year 2022 Publication Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research A Abbreviated Journal Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res. A  
  Volume 1039 Issue Pages 166984 - 13pp  
  Keywords High energy; Crab Nebula; G/H separation; Machine Learning  
  Abstract The High Altitude Water Cherenkov (HAWC) gamma-ray observatory observes atmospheric showers produced by incident gamma rays and cosmic rays with energy from 300 GeV to more than 100 TeV. A crucial phase in analyzing gamma-ray sources using ground-based gamma-ray detectors like HAWC is to identify the showers produced by gamma rays or hadrons. The HAWC observatory records roughly 25,000 events per second, with hadrons representing the vast majority (> 99.9%) of these events. The standard gamma/hadron separation technique in HAWC uses a simple rectangular cut involving only two parameters. This work describes the implementation of more sophisticated gamma/hadron separation techniques, via machine learning methods (boosted decision trees and neural networks), and summarizes the resulting improvements in gamma/hadron separation obtained in HAWC.  
  Address [Alfaro, R.; Angeles Camacho, J. R.; Avila Rojas, D.; Belmont-Moreno, E.; Espinoza, C.; Garcia, D.; Hernandez, S.; Leon Vargas, H.; Sandoval, A.; Serna-Franco, J.] Univ Nacl Autonoma Mexico, Inst Fis, Mexico City, DF, Mexico, Email: tcapistran@astro.unam.mx;  
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  Notes WOS:000861747900006 Approved no  
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Author (up) Helling, C. et al; Bernabeu, J.; Lacasta, C.; Solaz, C. doi  openurl
  Title Strip sensor performance in prototype modules built for ATLAS ITk Type Journal Article
  Year 2020 Publication Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research A Abbreviated Journal Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res. A  
  Volume 978 Issue Pages 164402 - 6pp  
  Keywords Silicon strip sensors; Strip module; Inter-strip isolation; Readout noise  
  Abstract ATLAS experiment is preparing an upgrade of its detector for High-Luminosity LHC (HL-LHC) operation. The upgrade involves installation of the new all-silicon Inner Tracker (ITk). In the context of the ITk preparations, more than 80 strip modules were built with prototype barrel sensors. They were tested with electrical readout on a per-channel basis. In general, an excellent performance was observed, consistent with previous ASIC-level and sensor-level tests. However, the lessons learned included two phenomena important for the future phases of the project. First was the need to store and test the modules in a dry environment due to humidity sensitivity of the sensors. The second was an observation of high noise regions for 2 modules. The high noise regions were tested further in several ways, including monitoring the performance as a function of time and bias voltage. Additionally, direct sensor-level tests were performed on the affected channels. The inter-strip resistance and bias resistance tests showed low values, indicating a temporary loss of the inter-strip isolation. A subsequent recovery of the noise performance was observed. We present the test details, an analysis of how the inter-strip isolation affects the module noise, and the relationship with sensor-level quality control tests.  
  Address [Helling, C.; Affolder, A. A.; Fadeyev, V.; Galloway, Z.; Gignac, M.; Gunnell, J.; Martinez-Mckinney, F.; Kang, N.; Yarwick, J.] Univ Calif Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Inst Particle Phys, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 USA, Email: fadeyev@ucsc.edu  
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  Language English Summary Language Original Title  
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  Notes WOS:000560076700015 Approved no  
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  Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 4505  
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Author (up) Hernandez-Prieto, A.; Quintana, B.; Martin, S.; Domingo-Pardo, C. doi  openurl
  Title Study of accuracy in the position determination with SALSA, a gamma-scanning system for the characterization of segmented HPGe detectors Type Journal Article
  Year 2016 Publication Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research A Abbreviated Journal Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res. A  
  Volume 823 Issue Pages 98-106  
  Keywords gamma-Camera; Virtual collimation; SAlamanca Lyso-based Scanning Array (SALSA); Segmented HPGe detectors  
  Abstract Accurate characterization of the electric response of segmented high-purity germanium (HPGe) detectors as a function of the interaction position is one of the current goals of the Nuclear Physics community seeking to perform gamma-ray tracking or even imaging with these detectors. For this purpose, scanning devices must be developed to achieve the signal-position association with the highest precision. With a view to studying the accuracy achieved with SALSA, the SAlamanca Lyso-based Scanning Array, here we report a detailed study on the uncertainty sources and their effect in the position determination inside the HPGe detector to be scanned. The optimization performed on the design of SALSA, aimed at minimizing the effect of the uncertainty sources, afforded an intrinsic uncertainty of 2 mm for large coaxial detectors and 1 mm for planar ones.  
  Address [Hernandez-Prieto, A.; Quintana, B.; Martin, S.] Univ Salamanca, Dept Fis Fundamental, Lab Radiac Ionizantes, C Espejo S-N, E-37008 Salamanca, Spain, Email: alvaro.prieto@usal.es  
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  Publisher Elsevier Science Bv Place of Publication Editor  
  Language English Summary Language Original Title  
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  Notes WOS:000374661600014 Approved no  
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  Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 2664  
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Author (up) Herrero, V.; Toledo, J.; Catala, J.M.; Esteve, R.; Gil, A.; Lorca, D.; Monzo, J.M.; Sanchis, F.; Verdugo, A. doi  openurl
  Title Readout electronics for the SiPM tracking plane in the NEXT-1 prototype Type Journal Article
  Year 2012 Publication Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research A Abbreviated Journal Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res. A  
  Volume 695 Issue Pages 229-232  
  Keywords Neutrino less double beta decay; Xenon gas TPC; SiPM readout; Front-end electronics; Gated integrator  
  Abstract NEXT is a new experiment to search for neutrinoless double beta decay using a 100 kg radio-pure high-pressure gaseous xenon TPC with electroluminescence readout. A large-scale prototype with a SiPM tracking plane has been built. The primary electron paths can be reconstructed from time-resolved measurements of the light that arrives to the SiPM plane. Our approach is to measure how many photons have reached each SiPM sensor each microsecond with a gated integrator. We have designed and tested a 16-channel front-end board that includes the analog paths and a digital section. Each analog path consists of three different stages: a transimpedance amplifier, a gated integrator and an offset and gain control stage. Measurements show good linearity and the ability to detect single photoelectrons.  
  Address [Herrero, V.; Toledo, J.; Catala, J. M.; Esteve, R.; Monzo, J. M.; Sanchis, F.] Univ Politecn Valencia, CIEMAT, Ctr Mixto, I3M, Valencia 46022, Spain, Email: jtoledo@eln.upv.es  
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  Notes WOS:000311469900049 Approved no  
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  Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 1237  
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Author (up) Hueso-Gonzalez, F.; Casaña Copado, J.V.; Fernandez Prieto, A.; Gallas Torreira, A.; Lemos Cid, E.; Ros Garcia, A.; Vazquez Regueiro, P.; Llosa, G. doi  openurl
  Title A dead-time-free data acquisition system for prompt gamma-ray measurements during proton therapy treatments Type Journal Article
  Year 2022 Publication Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research A Abbreviated Journal Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res. A  
  Volume 1033 Issue Pages 166701 - 9pp  
  Keywords Data acquisition; Dead time; Pile-up; Digital signal processing  
  Abstract In cancer patients undergoing proton therapy, a very intense secondary radiation is produced during the treatment, which lasts around one minute. About one billion prompt gamma-rays are emitted per second, and their detection with fast scintillation detectors is useful for monitoring a correct beam delivery. To cope with the expected count rate and pile-up, as well as the scarce statistics due to the short treatment duration, we developed an eidetic data acquisition system capable of continuously digitizing the detector signal with a high sampling rate and without any dead time. By streaming the fully unprocessed waveforms to the computer, complex pile-up decomposition algorithms can be applied and optimized offline. We describe the data acquisition architecture and the multiple experimental tests designed to verify the sustained data throughput speed and the absence of dead time. While the system is tailored for the proton therapy environment, the methodology can be deployed in any other field requiring the recording of raw waveforms at high sampling rates with zero dead time.  
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  Notes WOS:000794040600002 Approved no  
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Author (up) Jaworski, G.; Palacz, M.; Nyberg, J.; de Angelis, G.; de France, G.; Di Nitto, A.; Egea, F.J.; Erduran, M.N.; Erturk, S.; Farnea, E.; Gadea, A.; Gonzalez, V.; Gottardo, A.; Huyuk, T.; Kownacki, J.; Pipidis, A.; Roeder, B.; Soderstrom, P.A.; Sanchis, E.; Tarnowski, R.; Triossi, A.; Wadsworth, R.; Valiente-Dobon, J.J. doi  openurl
  Title Monte Carlo simulation of a single detector unit for the neutron detector array NEDA Type Journal Article
  Year 2012 Publication Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research A Abbreviated Journal Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res. A  
  Volume 673 Issue Pages 64-72  
  Keywords Monte Carlo simulation; BC501; BC501A; BC537; Liquid scintillator; Neutron detector; Geant4; NEDA  
  Abstract A study of the dimensions and performance of a single detector of the future neutron detector array NEDA was performed by means of Monte Carlo simulations, using GEANT4. Two different liquid scintillators were evaluated: the hydrogen based BC501A and the deuterated BC537. The efficiency and the probability that one neutron will trigger a signal in more than one detector were investigated as a function of the detector size. The simulations were validated comparing the results to experimental measurements performed with two existing neutron detectors, with different geometries, based on the liquid scintillator BC501.  
  Address [Jaworski, G.; Palacz, M.; Kownacki, J.; Tarnowski, R.] Univ Warsaw, Heavy Ion Lab, PL-02093 Warsaw, Poland, Email: palacz@slcj.uw.edu.pl  
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  Notes WOS:000301813500009 Approved no  
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  Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 944  
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Author (up) Jordan, D.; Algora, A.; Tain, J.L. doi  openurl
  Title An event generator for simulations of complex beta-decay experiments Type Journal Article
  Year 2016 Publication Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research A Abbreviated Journal Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res. A  
  Volume 828 Issue Pages 52-57  
  Keywords Monte Carlo event generator; Complex beta-decay experiments simulations  
  Abstract This article describes a Monte Carlo event generator for the design, optimization and performance characterization of beta decay spectroscopy experimental set-ups. The event generator has been developed within the Geant4 simulation architecture and provides new features and greater flexibility in comparison with the current available decay generator.  
  Address [Jordan, D.; Algora, A.; Tain, J. L.] Univ Valencia, CSIC, Ctr Mixto, Inst Fis Corpuscular, Valencia, Spain, Email: jordan@ific.uv.es  
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  Notes WOS:000377399700007 Approved no  
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  Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 2714  
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Author (up) KM3NeT Collaboration (Aiello, S. et al); Alves Garre, S.; Calvo, D.; Carretero, V.; Colomer, M.; Gozzini, S.R.; Hernandez-Rey, J.J.; Khan Chowdhury, N.R.; Lazo, A.; Palacios Gonzalez, J.; Pieterse, C.; Real, D.; Salesa Greus, F.; Sanchez Losa, A.; Zornoza, J.D.; Zuñiga, J. url  doi
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  Title Nanobeacon: A time calibration device for the KM3NeT neutrino telescope Type Journal Article
  Year 2022 Publication Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research A Abbreviated Journal Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res. A  
  Volume 1040 Issue Pages 167132 - 13pp  
  Keywords Time calibration; Instrumentation; Neutrino telescopes  
  Abstract The KM3NeT Collaboration is currently constructing a multi-site high-energy neutrino telescope in the Mediterranean Sea consisting of matrices of pressure-resistant glass spheres, each holding a set of 31 small-area photomultipliers. The main goals of the telescope are the observation of neutrino sources in the Universe and the measurement of the neutrino oscillation parameters with atmospheric neutrinos. A relative time synchronisation between photomultipliers of the nanosecond order needed to guarantee the required angular resolution of the detector. Due to the large detector volumes to be instrumented by KM3NeT, a cost reduction of the different systems is a priority. To this end, the inexpensive Nanobeacon has been designed and developed by the KM3NeT Collaboration to be used for detector time-calibration studies. At present, more than 600 & nbsp;Nanobeacons have been already produced. The characterisation of the optical pulse and the wavelength emission profile of the devices is critical for the time calibration. The optical pulse rise time has been quantified as less than 3 ns, while the Full Width Half Maximum is less than 6 ns. The wavelength drift, due to a variation of the supply voltage, has also been qualified as lower than 10 nm for the full range of the Nanobeacon. In this paper, more details about the main features of the Nanobeacon design, production and operation, together with the main properties of the light pulse generated are described.  
  Address [Aiello, S.; Bruno, R.; Leonora, E.; Longhitano, F.; Randazzo, N.] Ist Nazl Fis Nucl, Sez Catania, Via Santa Sofia 64, I-95123 Catania, Italy, Email: sagreus@ific.uv.es;  
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  Notes WOS:000841467100009 Approved no  
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  Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 5342  
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