Neutron Calibration Studies for the SuperCDMS SNOLAB Experiment
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Mork, Simon
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Neutron Calibration Studies for the SuperCDMS SNOLAB Experiment
My time at Fermilab has been dedicated to advancing the field of dark matter detection through my contributions to the SuperCDMS collaboration. The first project involved the development and testing of a delivery system for a Cf-252 neutron source to calibrate the SuperCDMS silicon and germanium detectors. Subsequently, I focused on parametrizing the detectors' instrumental response by optimizing a plastic scintillator backing array to measure the scattering angle of a collimated neutron beam. The Monte Carlo simulation I designed provided insights into the detection efficiency of the array, and the best-fit design I arrived at for the scattering counters will be implemented into the final array. Additionally, I assembled a muon detector with legacy hardware to enhance the ability of the calibration experiment to reduce dark current and false signals. As my work nears completion, I am confident that these contributions will significantly enhance the precision and reliability of the SuperCDMS experiment, pushing the boundaries of our understanding of dark matter and contributing to the broader scientific community's quest to unravel the mysteries of the universe.
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