Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
R. Hawrami, E. Ariesanti, A. Burger, H. Parkhe
Summary: This paper presents the crystal growth and characterization of new high-performance scintillators for nuclear and high energy physics research. The results show that Ce and Eu-doped Tl-based compounds exhibit good energy resolution and scintillation properties.
Article
Instruments & Instrumentation
Davide Di Vita, Luca Buonanno, Fabio Canclini, Giacomo Ticchi, Franco Camera, Marco Carminati, Carlo Fiorini
Summary: This study presents a SiPM-based gamma-ray detection module that can replace bulky Photomultiplier Tubes in the readout of large scintillation crystals. The module achieves state-of-the-art energy resolution and a wide energy dynamic range, while also allowing for position sensitivity. The measurements show that it is now possible to completely replace PMTs with SiPMs, making SiPMs a strong competitor in many fields dominated by vacuum-tubes technology.
NUCLEAR INSTRUMENTS & METHODS IN PHYSICS RESEARCH SECTION A-ACCELERATORS SPECTROMETERS DETECTORS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT
(2022)
Article
Nuclear Science & Technology
Ming-Hao Dong, Zhi-Yang Yao, Yong-Shun Xiao
Summary: This study designed and fabricated a large-pixel LaBr3 Compton camera prototype and evaluated its performance in terms of position, energy, and angular resolution. The prototype was constructed using two 10x10 LaBr3 crystal arrays, silicon photomultipliers, and decoding circuits. A framework based on a Voronoi diagram and a lookup table was developed for data acquisition. Monte Carlo simulations and experiments were conducted to evaluate the performance of the prototype. The results showed that the prototype had good resolution and feasibility for accurate spatial positioning of radiative sources and high angular resolution.
NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNIQUES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Md Moudud Hasan, Tim Vidmar, Jos Rutten, Leen Verheyen, Johan Camps, Marijke Huysmans
Summary: The optimized LaBr3(Ce) detector model was tested for efficiency calibration using various radioactive sources and geometries, showing good agreement between simulated and experimental results, with negligible differences between Monte Carlo codes except for low energy regions.
APPLIED RADIATION AND ISOTOPES
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Daowei Dou, Zhi Zeng, Wen Yu, Ming Zeng, Wu Men, Feng Lin, Hao Ma, Jianping Cheng, Junli Li
Summary: This study conducted in situ gamma spectrometry with the LaBr3 detector to determine the radioactivity of seawater at the discharging outlet of a coastal nuclear power plant in southeast China. The results demonstrated that the LaBr3 scintillator has excellent energy resolution and detection efficiency, making it a promising detector for emergency monitoring.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Astronomy & Astrophysics
Marco Lucente, Carlo Lefevre, Emiliano Fiorenza, Carmelo Magnafico, Francesco Santoli, Valerio Iafolla
Summary: ISA, a three-axis accelerometer on board BepiColombo, aims to measure the non-gravitational perturbations encountered by MPO around Mercury and reconstruct the gravity orbit and field of the planet. The calibration of ISA sensing axes has been successfully performed on the flight model.
PLANETARY AND SPACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yifan Hu, Zhenlei Lyu, Peng Fan, Tianpeng Xu, Shi Wang, Yaqiang Liu, Tianyu Ma
Summary: A new gamma camera design is proposed in this study to achieve satisfactory imaging performance in a wide gamma energy range. The proposed gamma camera consists of interspaced bar-shaped GAGG (Ce) crystals and tungsten absorbers. Experiment results demonstrate that this gamma camera achieves a positioning accuracy of <3 degrees for all gamma energies and can clearly resolve different point sources and arrays with varying degrees of separation. The proposed gamma camera design shows comprehensive merits and promising potential in nuclear security applications.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
R. Hawrami, E. Ariesanti, A. Burger, P. Sellin
Summary: Elpasolite scintillators, especially Tl-based ones like TLYC, are important in radiation detection and imaging. This paper reports the successful growth and characterization of large, crack-free and transparent TLYC crystals, as well as the growth of (Cs,Tl)(2)LiLaBr6:Ce crystals. The results show promising energy resolutions and light yields for gamma-ray detection.
Article
Instruments & Instrumentation
Foquan Li, Jiajun Wu, Qin Jiang, Zekun Zheng, Tao Zhou, Zhaoyi Zhang, Lingli Li, Qianru Zhao, Mingzhu Cheng, Fengdie Wang, Ziyun Cheng, Tai Gao, Chaoyang Zhao, Zhonghai Wang, Lixin Bai, Rong Zhou, Chaowen Yang
Summary: This study proposes a wireless communication scheme using higher energy gamma rays and verifies its feasibility through experiments. The results show that gamma rays can penetrate aluminum alloy shielding layers to achieve communication, and the communication distance and penetration thickness are related to the communication rate.
NUCLEAR INSTRUMENTS & METHODS IN PHYSICS RESEARCH SECTION A-ACCELERATORS SPECTROMETERS DETECTORS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT
(2022)
Review
Astronomy & Astrophysics
I. G. Mitrofanov, A. S. Kozyrev, D. Lisov, M. L. Litvak, A. A. Malakhov, M. Mokrousov, J. Benkhoff, A. Owens, R. Schulz, F. Quarati
Summary: The updated goals and objectives of the Mercury Gamma and Neutron Spectrometer (MGNS) based on recent MESSENGER mission findings have been presented. The new design of MGNS with a CeBr3 crystal for gamma-ray detection will allow for measuring the elemental composition of shallow subsurface on Mercury and possible water ice deposits. Initial measurements in space during commissioning and the first Earth flyby in April 2020 have shown promising results for MGNS capabilities.
SPACE SCIENCE REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Instruments & Instrumentation
O. Poleshchuk, J. A. Swartz, A. Arokiaraj, S. Ceruti, H. De Witte, G. F. Grinyer, A. T. Laffoley, T. Marchi, R. Raabe, M. Renaud, J. Yang
Summary: Measurements were conducted using LaBr3:Ce crystals coupled to SiPMs in a 3 T magnetic field, resulting in high energy resolution values without degradation due to the magnetic field presence.
NUCLEAR INSTRUMENTS & METHODS IN PHYSICS RESEARCH SECTION A-ACCELERATORS SPECTROMETERS DETECTORS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
James T. Falkner, Craig M. Marianno
Summary: Mobile radiation detection systems are widely used for remediation and nuclear security, but the relationship between detector speed and detection efficiency is not fully understood. Research has shown that detectors have higher efficiency at lower speeds and lower efficiency at higher speeds, with a transition region between the two. By developing a relationship between speed and minimum detectable activity, planners can optimize surveys and predict reductions in MDA. This foundational relationship has the potential to improve detector performance in various applications.
Article
Nuclear Science & Technology
Jae Hyung Park, Siwon Song, Seunghyeon Kim, Taeseob Lim, Jinhong Kim, Bongsoo Lee
Summary: In this study, we developed a radiation sensor for remote gamma-ray spectroscopy using a liquid light-guide-based system with a LaBr3:Ce scintillator. We obtained energy spectra for Cs-137 and Co-60, calculated energy resolutions of full energy peaks, and compared scintillation light output variations. The results showed similar energy resolutions to a general NaI(Tl) scintillation detector without a liquid light guide, and demonstrated the effects of light guide length on remote gamma-ray spectroscopy. This sensor has potential applications in nuclear facilities and various industries for distances of 3 m or more.
NUCLEAR ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Dongdong Zhang, Chunping Wang, Qiang Fu
Summary: In this research, an anchor-free rotated detector (OFCOS) based on fully convolutional one-stage detector (FCOS) is proposed for ship detection. The proposed method enhances the significance of object features by optimizing the feature pyramid structure and introducing an attention mechanism, improves the accuracy of object localization by using a regression branch with orientation characterization capability and a center-to-corner bounding box prediction strategy, and reduces the weight of low-quality predictions by optimizing the calculation of centerness. Experimental results show that OFCOS outperforms other mainstream detection methods in terms of both detection speed and accuracy.
IEEE GEOSCIENCE AND REMOTE SENSING LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Halime Kayakoku
Summary: Considering the importance of radiation retention properties of building materials, this study investigates the radiation absorbing properties of perlite, pumice, and Ahlat stones extracted from Bitlis province in Turkey. The research aims to find alternative materials with high absorption capability for the construction of nuclear power plants and radiation protection in other fields. The study compares the results with lead shield and suggests that a mixture of perlite and pumice formed into bims blocks shows better radiation trapping characteristics.
RADIATION PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Physics, Nuclear
C. R. Howell, M. W. Ahmed, A. Afanasev, D. Alesini, J. R. M. Annand, A. Aprahamian, D. L. Balabanski, S. Benson, A. Bernstein, C. R. Brune, J. Byrd, B. E. Carlsten, A. E. Champagne, S. Chattopadhyay, D. Davis, E. J. Downie, J. M. Durham, G. Feldman, H. Gao, C. G. R. Geddes, H. W. Griesshammer, R. Hajima, H. Hao, D. Hornidge, J. Isaak, R. V. F. Janssens, D. P. Kendellen, M. A. Kovash, P. P. Martel, U-G Meissner, R. Miskimen, B. Pasquini, D. R. Phillips, N. Pietralla, D. Savran, M. R. Schindler, M. H. Sikora, W. M. Snow, R. P. Springer, C. Sun, C. Tang, B. Tiburzi, A. P. Tonchev, W. Tornow, C. A. Ur, D. Wang, H. R. Weller, V Werner, Y. K. Wu, J. Yan, Z. Zhao, A. Zilges, F. Zomer
Summary: The workshop aimed to identify research opportunities in the frontiers of nuclear physics made possible by the beam capabilities of an advanced laser Compton beam facility. By bringing together experts, the workshop examined technical options for achieving beam specifications required by the most compelling research programs. International participants shared information and provided feedback during the sessions.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS G-NUCLEAR AND PARTICLE PHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Instruments & Instrumentation
J. Vesic, S. Saha, M. Gorska, P. Boutachkov, G. Benzoni, J. Gerl, H. Weick, J. Winfield, S. Pietri, C. Nociforo, N. Pietralla, G. Guastalla, M. Winkler, H. Geissel
Summary: The HISPEC/DESPEC collaboration plans to conduct long experimental campaigns utilizing the expected beam performances of Super-FRS. These experiments, which will take place at the Low-Energy Branch of the upcoming FAIR, aim to study the physics of exotic isotopes, particularly in the heavy neutron-rich region. The goal of these campaigns is to investigate the excitation and decay properties of rare isotopes produced through fragmentation and fission. Simulations of representative future HISPEC/DESPEC experimental cases are presented, providing an insight into the state-of-the-art experiments expected at the future FAIR facility.
NUCLEAR INSTRUMENTS & METHODS IN PHYSICS RESEARCH SECTION A-ACCELERATORS SPECTROMETERS DETECTORS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT
(2023)
Article
Instruments & Instrumentation
J. J. Valiente-Dobon, R. Menegazzo, A. Goasduff, D. Agguiaro, P. Aguilera, F. Angelini, M. Balogh, D. Bazzacco, J. Benito, G. Benzoni, N. Bez, M. Bolognesi, S. Bottoni, D. Brugnara, S. Carollo, P. Cocconi, A. Cogo, J. Collado, F. C. L. Crespi, A. Ertoprak, R. Escudeiro, F. Galtarossa, E. R. Gamba, A. Gambalonga, B. Gongora Servin, A. Gottardo, A. Gozzelino, M. Gulmini, Z. Huang, T. Marchi, D. Mengoni, P. Modanese, D. R. Napoli, J. Pellumaj, R. M. Perez-Vidal, S. Pigliapoco, E. Pilotto, L. Ramina, M. Rampazzo, W. Raniero, M. Rebeschini, K. Rezynkina, D. Rosso, M. Scarcioffolo, D. Scarpa, M. Sedlak, R. Smith, N. Toniolo, F. Veronese, V. Volpe, L. Zago, I. Zanon, G. Zhang, R. Abels, M. L. Allegrini, C. Aufranc, G. Baulieu, C. Belkhiria, M. Benettoni, D. Benini, M. Bentley, M. Biasotto, M. Blaizot, J. Blasco Miquel, C. Boiano, A. Boston, H. Boston, A. Boujrad, P. Bourgault, A. Bracco, S. Brambilla, I. Burrows, F. Camera, S. Capra, A. Capsoni, R. Cash, J. V. Civera, E. Clement, S. Coelli, M. Cordwell, L. Corradi, S. Coudert, G. De Angelis, L. De Ruvo, G. Debras, M. Del Fabbro, J. Diklic, N. Dosme, G. Duchene, B. Duclos, J. Dudouet, J. Eberth, S. Elloumi, C. Everett, S. Fantinel, M. Fillinger, E. Fioretto, C. Fransen, A. Gadea, L. Gibelin, V. Gonzalez, J. Goupil, C. Goergen, A. Grant, K. Green, J. Ha, T. Hartnett, K. Henseler, H. Hess, R. Hirsch, C. Houarner, J. Jacob, T. Joannem, D. S. Judson, N. Karkour, M. Karolak, M. Kebbiri, J. Kieffer, M. Labiche, X. Lafay, P. Le Jeannic, A. Lefevre, E. Legay, F. Legruel, S. Lenzi, S. Leoni, D. Linget, M. Liptrot, A. Lopez-Martens, A. Lotode, L. Manara, L. Menager, T. Mijatovic, B. Million, A. Minarello, G. Montagnoli, P. Morrall, I. Mullacrane, J. Nyberg, G. Philippon, M. Polettini, F. Popieul, A. Pullia, F. Recchia, P. Reiter, G. Richardt, M. Rocchini, A. Roger, F. Saillant, E. Sanchis, Md. S. R. Laskar, G. Secci, M. H. Sigward, J. Simpson, N. Solenne, F. Spee, A. M. Stefanini, O. Stezowski, S. Szilner, N. Templeton, Ch. Theisen, S. Thiel, F. Tomasi, S. Tzvetkov, D. Vigano, E. Viscione, O. Wieland, K. Wimmer, G. Wittwer, M. Zielinska
Summary: The Advanced GAmma Tracking Array (AGATA) has been installed at Laboratori Nazionali di Legnaro (LNL), Italy. It consists of 13 AGATA triple clusters at the beginning, and will gradually increase the number of clusters to achieve a 2 pi angular coverage. AGATA will make use of stable and radioactive ion beams provided by the Tandem-PIAVE-ALPI accelerator complex and the SPES facility. It will be used in two different configurations, coupled to the PRISMA large-acceptance magnetic spectrometer and at Zero Degrees along the beam line, to cover a broad physics program.
NUCLEAR INSTRUMENTS & METHODS IN PHYSICS RESEARCH SECTION A-ACCELERATORS SPECTROMETERS DETECTORS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT
(2023)
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
G. Benzoni, D. Bettoni, F. Bossi, M. Colonna, A. Di Leva, E. Fioretto, A. Formicola, L. Fortunato, S. Gammino, F. Gramegna, C. Gustavino, M. Junker, M. La Cognata, I. Lombardo, R. Nania, S. Pisano, E. Previtali, S. Romano, P. Russotto, F. Soramel, J. J. Valiente-Dobon
Summary: This contribution describes the motivations for future nuclear physics research in Italian laboratories and discusses the organization of preliminary workshops and final reports in this series.
EUROPEAN PHYSICAL JOURNAL PLUS
(2023)
Article
Astronomy & Astrophysics
N. Marchini, A. Nannini, M. Rocchini, T. R. Rodriguez, M. Ottanelli, N. Gelli, A. Perego, G. Benzoni, N. Blasi, G. Bocchi, D. Brugnara, A. Buccola, G. Carozzi, A. Goasduff, E. T. Gregor, P. R. John, M. Komorowska, D. Mengoni, F. Recchia, S. Riccetto, D. Rosso, A. Saltarelli, M. Siciliano, J. J. Valiente-Dobon, I. Zanon
Summary: The structure of 74Se at low energy was investigated using spectroscopy of internal conversion electrons. Internal K-conversion coefficients and monopole transition strengths were measured, and a large value of ρ2(E0; 2+2-+ 2+1) × 103 = 210(130) was deduced. This result challenges the simple interpretation of the 74Se low-lying structure and suggests a complex shape-coexistence and mixing scenario.
Article
Physics, Nuclear
D. Thisse, M. Lebois, D. Verney, J. N. Wilson, N. Jovancevic, M. Rudigier, R. Canavan, D. Etasse, P. Adsley, A. Algora, M. Babo, K. Belvedere, J. Benito, G. Benzoni, A. Blazhev, A. Boso, S. Bottoni, M. Bunce, R. Chakma, N. Cieplicka-Orynczak, S. Courtin, M. L. Cortes, P. Davies, C. Delafosse, M. Fallot, B. Fornal, L. Fraile, D. Gjestvang, A. Gottardo, V. Guadilla, R. -B. Gerst, G. Haefner, K. Hauschild, M. Heine, C. Henrich, I. Homm, J. Hommet, F. Ibrahim, L. W. Iskra, P. Ivanov, S. Jazrawi, A. Korgul, P. Koseoglou, T. Kroell, T. Kurtukian-Nieto, L. Le Meur, S. Leoni, J. Ljungvall, A. Lopez-Martens, R. Lozeva, I. Matea, K. Miernik, J. Nemer, S. Oberstedt, W. Paulsen, M. Piersa-Silkowska, W. Poklepa, Y. Popovitch, C. Porzio, L. Qi, D. Ralet, P. H. Regan, D. Reygadas-Tello, K. Rezynkina, V. Sanchez-Tembleque, S. Siem, C. Schmitt, P. -A. Soederstroem, K. Solak, C. Suerder, G. Tocabens, V. Vedia, N. Warr, B. Wasilewska, J. Wiederhold, M. Yavahchova, F. Zeiser, S. Ziliani
Summary: Medium spin states of light N = 50 isotones were produced through fast neutron-induced fission of Th-232. Online prompt gamma spectroscopy was performed to study the medium spin states of the neutron-rich nucleus Ge-82. Two new transitions were observed and a new level was added in the level scheme. The new state was tentatively assigned a (7(+)) spin-parity, indicating a new N = 50 core breaking state, providing insights into the energy evolution of the N = 50 shell gap toward Ni-78.
EUROPEAN PHYSICAL JOURNAL A
(2023)
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
G. Corbari, S. Bottoni, M. Ciemala, F. C. L. Crespi, S. Leoni, B. Fornal, R. V. F. Janssens, S. D. Pain, M. Siciliano, E. Albanese, A. D. Ayangeakaa, G. Benzoni, S. Carmichael, M. Carpenter, K. Chipps, N. Cieplicka, P. Copp, J. Forson, E. Gamba, L. W. Iskra, H. Jayatissa, F. Kondev, T. Lauritsen, B. Million, C. Mueller-Gatermann, A. Palmisano, M. Polettini, C. Porzio, W. Reviol, N. Sensharma, D. Seweryniak, C. Ummel, O. Wieland, G. Wilson, S. Zhu, S. Ziliani
Summary: The γ decay from the 2+2 near-threshold resonance in 14C was studied using the GODDESS setup, composed of the GRETINA γ-ray spectrometer and the ORRUBA charged particle detector, in a fusion-evaporation experiment at Argonne National Laboratory. The Shell Model Embedded in the Continuum predicts a significant enhancement of the 2+2 → 0 transition probability due to the collectivization of the near-threshold state. The experiment's sensitivity is comparable to the expected γ branch of about 5 x 10-5.
NUOVO CIMENTO C-COLLOQUIA AND COMMUNICATIONS IN PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Physics, Nuclear
M. A. Bentley, G. Benzoni, K. Wimmer
Summary: This paper presents an analysis of AGATA's capabilities for in-beam γ-ray spectroscopy at relativistic energies. By determining the position of γ-ray interaction points in the Germanium crystal, AGATA enables high γ-ray energy resolution when the emitting nucleus is traveling at a speed exceeding half the speed of light. The study discusses various experimental techniques using AGATA under these conditions, including Doppler-based methods for lifetime determination. It also explores the properties of key reaction mechanisms expected to be applied at the future FAIR facility for in-beam γ-ray spectroscopy and how AGATA's advanced capabilities can exploit these reactions.
EUROPEAN PHYSICAL JOURNAL A
(2023)
Proceedings Paper
Physics, Nuclear
M. Gorska, H. M. Albers, T. Arici, A. Banerjee, G. Benzoni, A. Blazhev, B. Cederwall, B. Das, T. Davinson, J. Gerl, H. Grawe, O. Hall, N. Hubbard, S. Jazrawi, J. Jolie, M. Mikolajczuk, A. K. Mistry, D. Mengoni, Zs. Podolyak, M. Polettini, P. H. Regan, M. Ruedigier, A. Yaneva, J. Vesic, G. Zhang
Summary: The study of Sn-100 and neighbouring nuclei is important due to its status as the heaviest doubly-magic nucleus with N=Z. Experimental techniques have allowed access to these exotic nuclei, and the analysis of data from two DESPEC experiments extends our understanding of the shell structure and proton-neutron interaction. Theoretical approaches for shell-model investigations are discussed and the predictive power of these models is assessed. The first systematic calculation of reduced transition probabilities for N similar to Z isotopes with active g(9/2) orbit is presented.
13TH INTERNATIONAL SPRING SEMINAR ON NUCLEAR PHYSICS PERSPECTIVES AND CHALLENGES IN NUCLEAR STRUCTURE AFTER 70 YEARS OF SHELL MODEL, ISS 2022
(2023)
Article
Physics, Nuclear
L. G. Pedersen, E. Sahin, A. Gorgen, F. L. Bello Garrote, Y. Tsunoda, T. Otsuka, M. Niikura, S. Nishimura, Z. Xu, H. Baba, G. Benzoni, F. Browne, A. M. Bruce, S. Ceruti, F. C. L. Crespi, R. Daido, G. de Angelis, M. -C. Delattre, Zs. Dombradi, P. Doornenbal, Y. Fang, S. Franchoo, G. Gey, A. Gottardo, T. Isobe, P. R. John, H. S. Jung, I. Kojouharov, T. Kubo, N. Kurz, I. Kuti, Z. Li, G. Lorusso, I. Matea, K. Matsui, D. Mengoni, T. Miyazaki, V. Modamio, S. Momiyama, A. I. Morales, P. Morfouace, D. R. Napoli, F. Naqvi, H. Nishibata, A. Odahara, R. Orlandi, Z. Patel, S. Rice, H. Sakurai, H. Schaffner, L. Sinclair, P. -A. Soderstrom, D. Sohler, I. G. Stefan, T. Sumikama, D. Suzuki, R. Taniuchi, J. Taprogge, Z. Vajta, J. J. Valiente-Dobon, H. Watanabe, V. Werner, J. Wu, A. Yagi, M. Yalcinkaya, R. Yokoyama, K. Yoshinaga
Summary: Nuclei near 78Ni are significant for studying nuclear structure and changes in shell structure away from stability. For the first time, spectroscopy of the odd-odd isotope 78Cu was conducted using the EURICA setup at RIKEN Nishina Center. Excited states in the neutron-rich isotope were observed after beta decay of 78Ni produced through in-flight fission.
Article
Physics, Nuclear
G. de Angelis, G. Benzoni, B. Cederwall, A. Korichi, S. Leoni, A. Lopez-Martens, J. Nyberg, E. S. Paul, J. J. Valiente-Dobon
Summary: This article reviews nuclear-structure studies using fusion reactions, with a focus on the prospects for advancement using the next generation of γ-ray tracking arrays such as AGATA. Properties discussed include those of light N = Z nuclei and rotational behavior in heavy nuclei at high values of angular momentum and internal excitation energy.
EUROPEAN PHYSICAL JOURNAL A
(2023)
Article
Physics, Nuclear
E. Clement, A. Lemasson, M. Rejmund, B. Jacquot, D. Ralet, C. Michelagnoli, D. Barrientos, P. Bednarczyk, G. Benzoni, A. J. Boston, A. Bracco, B. Cederwall, M. Ciemala, J. Collado, F. Crespi, C. Domingo-Pardo, J. Dudouet, H. J. Eberth, G. de France, A. Gadea, V. Gonzalez, A. Gottardo, L. Harkness, H. Hess, A. Jungclaus, A. Kaskas, W. Korten, S. M. Lenzi, S. Leoni, J. Ljungvall, R. Menegazzo, D. Mengoni, B. Million, D. R. Napoli, J. Nyberg, Zs. Podolyak, A. Pullia, B. Quintana Arnes, F. Recchia, N. Redon, P. Reiter, M. D. Salsac, E. Sanchis, M. Senyigit, M. Siciliano, D. Sohler, O. Stezowski, C. Theisen, J. J. Valiente Dobon
Summary: This study investigates the evolution of nuclear deformation in the Xe isotopic chain and explores the relevance of O(6) symmetry. Experimental measurements reveal that the ground state band of 124Xe is prolate axially deformed, confirming the breaking of O(6) symmetry in this isotope.
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
S. Capra, S. Ziliani, A. GOASDUFF, S. LEONI, A. PULLIA, G. BENZONI, S. BOTTONI, F. CAMERA, F. C. L. CRESPI, E. GAMBA, L. ISKRA, B. MILLION, M. POLETTINI, O. WIELAND, B. FORNAL, N. CIEPLICKA-ORYNCZAK, M. CIEMALA, J. DUENAS, A. GADEA, D. MENGONI, D. BRUGNARA, L. CORTES, A. GOTTARDO, E. GREGOR, G. PASQUALATO, F. RECCHIA, J. J. V. A. L. I. E. N. T. E. DOBON, J. PELLUMAJ, I. ZANON, G. ZHANG, F. GALTAROSSA
Summary: GALTRACE is an array of segmented silicon detectors used as an ancillary for the GALILEO gamma-ray spectrometer. It has good angular and energy resolutions, as well as particle discrimination capabilities, making it suitable for experiments with low cross sections. The first in-beam experiment aims to identify a narrow resonance state near the proton threshold in B-11.
NUOVO CIMENTO C-COLLOQUIA AND COMMUNICATIONS IN PHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Physics, Nuclear
V. Girard-Alcindor, A. Mercenne, I. Stefan, F. de Oliveira Santos, N. Michel, M. Ploszajczak, M. Assic, A. Lemasson, E. Clement, F. Flavigny, A. Matta, D. Ramos, M. Rejmund, J. Dudouet, D. Ackermann, P. Adsley, M. Assuncao, B. Bastin, D. Beaumel, G. Benzoni, R. Borcea, A. J. Boston, D. Brugnara, L. Caceres, B. Cederwall, I. Celikovic, V. Chudoba, M. Ciemala, J. Collado, F. C. L. Crespi, G. D'Agata, G. De France, F. Delaunay, C. Diget, C. Domingo-Pardo, J. Eberth, C. Fougeres, S. Franchoo, F. Galtarossa, A. Georgiadou, J. Gibelin, S. Giraud, V. Gonzalez, N. Goyal, A. Gottardo, J. Goupil, S. Grevy, V. Guimaraes, F. Hammache, L. J. Harkness-Brennan, H. Hess, N. Jovancevic, D. S. Judson Oliver, O. Kamalou, A. Kamenyero, J. Kiener, W. Korten, S. Koyama, M. Labiche, L. Lalanne, V. Lapoux, S. Leblond, A. Lefevre, C. Lenain, S. Leoni, H. Li, A. Lopez-Martens, A. Maj, I. Matea, R. Menegazzo, D. Mengoni, A. Meyer, B. Million, B. Monteagudo, P. Morfouace, J. Mrazek, M. Niikura, J. Piot, Zs. Podolyak, C. Portail, A. Pullia, B. Quintana, F. Recchia, P. Reiter, K. Rezynkina, T. Roger, J. S. Rojo, F. Rotaru, M. D. Salsac, A. M. Sanchez Benitez, E. Sanchis, M. Senyigit, N. de Sereville, M. Siciliano, J. Simpson, D. Sohler, O. Sorlin, M. Stanoiu, C. Stodel, D. Suzuki, C. Theisen, D. Thisse, J. C. Thomas, P. Ujic, J. J. Valiente-Dobon, M. Zielinska
Summary: The structure of the unbound F-15 nucleus was investigated by using radioactive O-14 beam and analyzing the corresponding reactions. This study confirmed the previously observed levels and discovered new resonances in F-15 nucleus. The analysis suggested that the wave functions of these resonances may be collectivized by coupling to nearby decay channels.
Article
Physics, Nuclear
N. Marchini, A. Nannini, M. Ottanelli, A. Saltarelli, G. Benzoni, E. R. Gamba, A. Goasduff, A. Gottardo, J. Ha, T. Krings, M. Perri, M. Polettini, M. Rocchini, P. Sona
Summary: The structures in the Pd-106 nucleus have been investigated using the Spes Low-energy Internal Conversion Electron Spectrometer (SLICES) in the EC/beta(+) decay of Ag-106. The experimental data on the K-conversion coefficients and electric monopole transition strengths have been compared with theoretical values. The results show a good agreement between the experimental and theoretical values, assuming the 0(3)(+) level as an intruder state.
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Instruments & Instrumentation
Jinlu Ruan, Liang Chen, Pengxiao Xu, Yapeng Zhang, Xue Du, Hongqiao Yin, Shiyi He, Fangbao Wang, Xun Zhang, Xiaoping Ouyang
Summary: A new SiC detector with a faster time response was developed to improve the temporal response of SiC-HPMTs. The improved SiC-HPMT showed significantly enhanced temporal response compared to the previous SiC-HPMT, and it can accurately measure the time information of fast pulsed radiation fields.
NUCLEAR INSTRUMENTS & METHODS IN PHYSICS RESEARCH SECTION A-ACCELERATORS SPECTROMETERS DETECTORS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT
(2024)
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Instruments & Instrumentation
Kevin Nash
Summary: This article discusses the need for extensive upgrades of the LHC detectors, particularly the Outer Tracker, due to the demanding conditions and radiation of the High Luminosity LHC scenario. The design choices, technological approaches, and R&D activities for the Outer Tracker Phase-2 upgrade are highlighted.
NUCLEAR INSTRUMENTS & METHODS IN PHYSICS RESEARCH SECTION A-ACCELERATORS SPECTROMETERS DETECTORS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT
(2024)
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Instruments & Instrumentation
S. A. Wotton
Summary: The hadron particle identification provided by LHCb's RICH system is crucial for the success of the experiment, and it will continue to play a significant role in Upgrade II. To maintain the current excellent particle identification performance, substantial improvements in the precision of measuring the space and time coordinates of detected photons in the RICH and in the resolution of the reconstructed Cherenkov angle are required.
NUCLEAR INSTRUMENTS & METHODS IN PHYSICS RESEARCH SECTION A-ACCELERATORS SPECTROMETERS DETECTORS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT
(2024)
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Instruments & Instrumentation
R. Cardarelli, A. Rocchi, G. Aielli, P. Camarri, A. Di Ciaccio, L. Di Stante, B. Liberti, E. Pastori, L. Pizzimento, G. Proto
Summary: The Resistive Cylindrical Chamber (RCC) is a new generation of gaseous particle detectors that overcome the limitations of Resistive Plate Chambers (RPC) and expand their application range. By transitioning from planar to cylindrical geometry, while maintaining an almost planar electric field, the RCC achieves improved detection efficiency, increased gas pressure, and the possibility of using eco-friendly gases.
NUCLEAR INSTRUMENTS & METHODS IN PHYSICS RESEARCH SECTION A-ACCELERATORS SPECTROMETERS DETECTORS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT
(2024)
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Instruments & Instrumentation
Giacomo Volpe
Summary: The ALICE collaboration is proposing a new apparatus, ALICE 3, to investigate the Quark Gluon Plasma (QGP) properties. In this context, conceptual studies for the development of a RICH detector for ALICE 3 are ongoing. The proposed baseline layout is a proximity-focusing RICH, using aerogel as Cherenkov radiator and Silicon Photomultipliers for photon detection. The detector specifications and performance obtained by Monte Carlo simulation are presented, along with the R&D challenges related to the design.
NUCLEAR INSTRUMENTS & METHODS IN PHYSICS RESEARCH SECTION A-ACCELERATORS SPECTROMETERS DETECTORS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT
(2024)
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Instruments & Instrumentation
M. G. Mazarakis, E. Jongewaard, J. Ellsworth
Summary: This report presents experimental data and a step-by-step technique for evaluating the work functions of thermionic cathodes. The experiments were conducted using small-sized thermionic cathodes provided by Spectra-Mat corporation. The cathode electron current emission work function is emphasized as a crucial parameter for selecting cathodes in various applications.
NUCLEAR INSTRUMENTS & METHODS IN PHYSICS RESEARCH SECTION A-ACCELERATORS SPECTROMETERS DETECTORS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT
(2024)
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Instruments & Instrumentation
M. Loyd, A. Khaplanov, V. Sedov, J. Beal, T. Visscher, C. Donahue, C. Montcalm, G. Warren, R. Butz, C. Boone, C. Hart, R. Riedel, Y. Diawara
Summary: Thermal and cold neutron beamlines require detector systems with high efficiency, large active area, and good spatial resolution. This study presents a new design of Anger camera using silicon photomultipliers (SiPMs) instead of photomultiplier tubes (PMTs), offering better resolution, less distortion, and more compactness. The use of SiPMs also enables the camera to be used in strong magnetic fields, providing additional experimental capabilities.
NUCLEAR INSTRUMENTS & METHODS IN PHYSICS RESEARCH SECTION A-ACCELERATORS SPECTROMETERS DETECTORS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT
(2024)
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Instruments & Instrumentation
Thomas Neulinger, Hanno Filter, Oliver Zimmer
Summary: This paper describes the mathematical foundation for analyzing vertical time-of-flight (TOF) measurements using ultracold neutrons (UCN). It enables the spectroscopy of UCN with kinetic energies below the neutron optical potential of the detector entrance window. The paper provides general treatment methods and transformation rules for converting vertical TOF spectra into other spectra of interest.
NUCLEAR INSTRUMENTS & METHODS IN PHYSICS RESEARCH SECTION A-ACCELERATORS SPECTROMETERS DETECTORS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT
(2024)
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Instruments & Instrumentation
Huynh Dinh Chuong, Nguyen Huynh Duy Khang, Le Thi Ngoc Trang, Nguyen Thi Truc Linh, Truong Thanh Sang, Nguyen Thanh Dat, Hoang Duc Tam
Summary: This paper presents a comparative study of three models, including virtual point detector (VPD), curve fitting (CF), and machine learning (ML), in determining the full-energy peak efficiency (FEPE) of HPGe detector. The study found that the ML model outperforms VPD and CF models in terms of accuracy.
NUCLEAR INSTRUMENTS & METHODS IN PHYSICS RESEARCH SECTION A-ACCELERATORS SPECTROMETERS DETECTORS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT
(2024)
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Instruments & Instrumentation
M. H. Kushoro, M. Angelone, D. Bozzi, G. Gorini, F. La Via, E. Perelli Cippo, M. Pillon, M. Tardocchi, M. Rebai
Summary: This paper presents the characterization of a series of SiC detectors operated with partial polarization, achieving excellent energy resolution and detection characteristics for both alpha particles and neutrons. The results demonstrate the potential of SiC detectors for fast neutron detection in fusion experiments. The limitations and challenges for manufacturing thick SiCs in the future are also discussed.
NUCLEAR INSTRUMENTS & METHODS IN PHYSICS RESEARCH SECTION A-ACCELERATORS SPECTROMETERS DETECTORS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT
(2024)
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Instruments & Instrumentation
Deb Sankar Bhattacharya, Andrea Bressan, Chandradoy Chatterjee, Silvia Dalla Torre, Mauro Gregori, Alexander Kiselev, Stefano Levorato, Anna Martin, Saverio Minutoli, Mikhail Osipenko, Richa Rai, Marco Ripani, Fulvio Tessarotto, Triloki Triloki
Summary: In this article, we report on the measurement of the time resolution of an LAPPD prototype using Cherenkov radiation emitted by high energy hadrons. Our approach has demonstrated the capability of measuring time resolutions as fine as 25-30 ps. The measured time resolution for single photoelectrons is about 80 ps r.m.s.
NUCLEAR INSTRUMENTS & METHODS IN PHYSICS RESEARCH SECTION A-ACCELERATORS SPECTROMETERS DETECTORS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT
(2024)
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Instruments & Instrumentation
Bharti Rohila, S. R. Abhilash, Diwanshu, Chetan Sharma, Devinder Mehta, Ashok Kumar
Summary: Self-supporting and Au backed Ag-107 targets have been fabricated using a combination of cold rolling and e-beam melting technique. The method is efficient, resulting in targets without significant material loss or major contamination. Various techniques have been used for thickness measurements and characterizations, and one of the fabricated targets has been successfully used in a nuclear physics experiment.
NUCLEAR INSTRUMENTS & METHODS IN PHYSICS RESEARCH SECTION A-ACCELERATORS SPECTROMETERS DETECTORS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT
(2024)
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Instruments & Instrumentation
B. Kronheim, A. Belloni, T. K. Edberg, S. C. Eno, C. Howe, C. Palmer, C. Papageorgakis, M. Paranjpe, S. Sriram
Summary: This paper presents measurements of the relative decrease of light output during irradiation of small plastic scintillator tiles read out by silicon photomultipliers. The study found substantial temporary damage during low-temperature irradiation, regardless of oxygen concentration and wrapping material. The wrapping material had an impact on the relative light loss, with the 3M(TM) Enhanced Specular Reflector Film showing the largest loss. The light loss was less at warmer temperatures and similar to that in standard atmosphere with 3% oxygen concentration. Evidence of a plateau in the radical density was seen for the data at 0 degrees C.
NUCLEAR INSTRUMENTS & METHODS IN PHYSICS RESEARCH SECTION A-ACCELERATORS SPECTROMETERS DETECTORS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT
(2024)
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Instruments & Instrumentation
V. V. Haurylavets, V. K. Ivanov, A. V. Korol, A. V. Solov'yov
Summary: Computational modeling of high-energy electron passage through crystalline media is conducted using relativistic molecular dynamics. The results show good agreement with experimental data, demonstrating the accuracy of the simulations. Minor discrepancies between theory and experiment are discussed.
NUCLEAR INSTRUMENTS & METHODS IN PHYSICS RESEARCH SECTION A-ACCELERATORS SPECTROMETERS DETECTORS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT
(2024)
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Instruments & Instrumentation
Luca Quaglia, R. Cardarelli, B. Liberti, E. Pastori, G. Proto, L. Pizzimento, A. Rocchi, G. Aielli, P. Camarri, A. Di Ciacco, L. Di Stante, R. Santonico, D. Boscherini, A. Bruni, L. Massa, A. Polini, M. Romano, L. Benussi, S. Bianco, D. Piccolo, G. Saviano, M. Abbrescia, L. Congedo, M. De Serio, G. Galati, G. Pugliese, S. Simone, D. Ramos, P. Salvini, A. Samalan, M. Tytgat, N. Zaganidis, J. Eysermans, A. Ferretti, M. Gagliardi, L. Terlizzi, E. Vercellin, P. Dupieux, B. Joly, S. P. Manen, R. Guida, B. Mandelli, G. Rigoletti, M. Barroso, M. C. Arena, A. Pastore, R. Aly, M. Verzeroli, S. Buontempo
Summary: Resistive Plate Chamber detectors are widely used in current High Energy Physics experiments. However, efforts are being made to find eco-friendly gas alternatives to Tetrafluoroethane. The RPC EcoGas@GIF++ collaboration aims to improve RPC technology, evaluate the performance of RPCs with eco-friendly gas mixtures, and conduct aging tests.
NUCLEAR INSTRUMENTS & METHODS IN PHYSICS RESEARCH SECTION A-ACCELERATORS SPECTROMETERS DETECTORS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT
(2024)