High Resolution Neutron Detection by the (y)TPC method · 2018. 5. 17. · 1 GbE or DDTC to SRU...
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Markus KöhliPhysikalisches Institut (LCTPC)
RheinischeFriedrich-Wilhelms-UniversitätBonn
F. P. Schmidt, M.Gruber J. Kaminski, K. Desch
High Resolution Neutron Detectionby the (y)TPC method
International Workshop on Position Sensitive Neutron Detectors 201817.05.2018
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[1] http://www-alice.gsi.de
Jalousie (Powtex) CASCADE (Reseda/Mira)
- ToF Diffractometer - - Spin Echo-
Physikalisches InstitutRuprecht-Karls-UniversitätHeidelberg
The Time Projection Chamber2
[1] http://www-alice.gsi.de
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ReadoutE-Field
[1] http://www-alice.gsi.de
The Time Projection Chamber
The Neutron TPC Trigger3
Neutron
The Neutron TPC Trigger3
Neutron
The Neutron TPC Trigger3
Neutron
Trigger
Track
&
The Neutron TPC4
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The Neutron TPC4
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The Neutron TPC4
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The Neutron TPC4
(not to scale)
The Detector
The Neutron TPC5
The Neutron TPC: BODELAIRE5
Field Cage Design6
Boron Carbide Boron Nitride Boron
Reflector
Scintillator
Lightguide
Reflector
Field Cage Design6
Boron Carbide Boron Nitride Boron
Reflector
Scintillator
Lightguide
Reflector
Simulation: Electric Field Homogeneity
The TimePix Chip7
The TimePix Chip7
- 256 × 256 pixels @ 55 × 55 μm²- 1.4 × 1.4 cm²- 40 MHz clock- ENC ca. 90 e-
The TimePix Chip7
- 256 × 256 pixels @ 55 × 55 μm²- 1.4 × 1.4 cm²- 40 MHz clock- ENC ca. 90 e-
The TimePix Chip7
- 256 × 256 pixels @ 55 × 55 μm²- 1.4 × 1.4 cm²- 40 MHz clock- ENC ca. 90 e-
The TimePix Chip7
- 256 × 256 pixels @ 55 × 55 μm²- 1.4 × 1.4 cm²- 40 MHz clock- ENC ca. 90 e-
Modes:- Time Over Threshold (TOT)- Time of Arrival (ToA)- Geiger Counter
The TimePix Chip7
- 256 × 256 pixels @ 55 × 55 μm²- 1.4 × 1.4 cm²- 40 MHz clock- ENC ca. 90 e-
Modes:- Time Over Threshold (TOT)- Time of Arrival (ToA)- Geiger Counter
TimePix Readout System8
Scalable Readout System
Hybrid HDMI cable Adapter card + FEC Ethernet Switch Ethernet PC
SRU
or
TimePix Readout System8
Scalable Readout System
Hybrid HDMI cable Adapter card + FEC Ethernet Switch Ethernet PC
SRU
or
TimePix Readout System8
Scalable Readout System
Hybrid HDMI cable Adapter card + FEC Ethernet Switch Ethernet PC
SRU
or
TimePix Readout System8
Scalable Readout Unit
Virtex-6
10 GbE SFP+
40x DDTC from FECs
FECv6 (2013)
1 GbE or DDTC to SRU
Virtex-6
TimePix Readout System8
Scalable Readout Unit
Virtex-6
10 GbE SFP+
40x DDTC from FECs
FECv6 (2013)
1 GbE or DDTC to SRU
Front-end ASICS implemented in SRS:• APV25, • VFAT, • Timepix, • Beetle, • [Timepix3], • [VMM3]
Virtex-6
1 GbE or DDTC to SRU
TimePix Readout System8
Scalable Readout Unit
Virtex-6
10 GbE SFP+
40x DDTC from FECs
FECv6 (2013)
Front-end ASICS implemented in SRS:• APV25, • VFAT, • Timepix, • Beetle, • [Timepix3], • [VMM3]
Virtex-6
[1] Detection and imaging of high-Z materials with a muon tomography station using GEM detectors Gnanvo, K., et al. Nuclear Science Symposium Conference Record (NSS/MIC), 2010 IEEE. IEEE, 2010.
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TimePix Readout System9
[1] M. Lupberger, The Pixel-TPC – A feasibility study, Thesis 2016[2] H. Muller, RD51 SRS Status December 2016, CERN
TimePix Readout System9
[1] M. Lupberger, The Pixel-TPC – A feasibility study, Thesis 2016[2] H. Muller, RD51 SRS Status December 2016, CERN
Octoboard:
TimePix Readout System9
[1] M. Lupberger, The Pixel-TPC – A feasibility study, Thesis 2016[2] H. Muller, RD51 SRS Status December 2016, CERN
Octoboard:
LCTPC Event Display10
[1] http://newsline.linearcollider.org
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Detecting Neutrons
Test Detector11
Test Detector11
Test Detector11
μTPC
Track Topology12
Pitch: 1.56 mmSiemsens Star Resolution: 1.4 mm
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Sim:Li
Sim:He
Track Topology
Neutron Conversion Tracks13
Neutron Conversion Tracks13
5-23 % Time Pixel (Random Pattern)
Event Example: Lithium14
Spatial Projection
Time Projection
Event Example: Helium15
Spatial Projection Time Projection
Analysis and Results
Energy Loss in Gas16
Energy Loss in Gas16
Sim:Li
Sim:He
Energy Loss in Gas16
Li
He
Spatial Projection
Sim:Li
Sim:He
Energy Spectrum17
Charge [MeV]
Charge [MeV]
Folded with 25 % FWHM
Simulation: 1 μm Layer of Boron
Li
He
Energy Spectrum17
Charge [MeV]
Charge [MeV]
Folded with 25 % FWHM
TOT Spectrum (fiducialized)
Li
He
Simulation: 1 μm Layer of Boron
Spatial Resolution18
Boron Sheet
Drift Gap: 3.8 cm
Spatial Resolution18
1 cm
Spatial Resolution18
Boron Sheet
1 cm
Spatial Resolution18
Pixel
Edge Projection
1 cm
Spatial Resolution18
Spatial Resolution σ(95 +/- 4) μm
@ 315 V – 385 V
Pixel
Edge Projection
1 cm
SummaryMarkus Köhli
Physikalisches Institut (LCTPC)
RheinischeFriedrich-Wilhelms-Universität
Bonn
High Resolution Neutron DetectionThe Neutron Time Projection Chamber
BODELAIRE
SummaryMarkus Köhli
Physikalisches Institut (LCTPC)
RheinischeFriedrich-Wilhelms-Universität
Bonn
BODELAIRE Trigger & Track Principle
High Resolution Neutron DetectionThe Neutron Time Projection Chamber
SummaryMarkus Köhli
Physikalisches Institut (LCTPC)
RheinischeFriedrich-Wilhelms-Universität
Bonn
BODELAIRE Trigger & Track Principle
Using both conversion products
High Resolution Neutron DetectionThe Neutron Time Projection Chamber
SummaryMarkus Köhli
Physikalisches Institut (LCTPC)
RheinischeFriedrich-Wilhelms-Universität
Bonn
BODELAIRE Trigger & Track Principle
Combination of gaseous tracking detector [TimePix]and a photo sensitive detector [SiPMs]
Using both conversion products
High Resolution Neutron DetectionThe Neutron Time Projection Chamber
SummaryMarkus Köhli
Physikalisches Institut (LCTPC)
RheinischeFriedrich-Wilhelms-Universität
Bonn
BODELAIRE Trigger & Track Principle
Combination of gaseous tracking detector [TimePix]and a photo sensitive detector [SiPMs]
Using both conversion products
Spatial Resolution σ(95 +/- 4) μm
High Resolution Neutron DetectionThe Neutron Time Projection Chamber
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SummaryMarkus Köhli
Physikalisches Institut (LCTPC)
RheinischeFriedrich-Wilhelms-Universität
Bonn
Spatial Resolution σ(95 +/- 4) μm
BODELAIRE Trigger & Track Principle
Combination of gaseous tracking detector [TimePix]and a photo sensitive detector [SiPMs]
Using both conversion products
High Resolution Neutron DetectionThe Neutron Time Projection Chamber
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SummaryMarkus Köhli
Physikalisches Institut (LCTPC)
RheinischeFriedrich-Wilhelms-Universität
Bonn
Spatial Resolution σ(95 +/- 4) μm
BODELAIRE Trigger & Track Principle
Combination of gaseous tracking detector [TimePix]and a photo sensitive detector [SiPMs]
Using both conversion products
High Resolution Neutron DetectionThe Neutron Time Projection Chamber