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Ronzhin, Anatoly

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DOE OSTI2019

Large area planar photocathode for MCP-based photodetectors

We report on the principle, design, fabrication, and characterization of a large-area planar bialkali photocathode. Herein, sequential photocathode growth process was investigated, and the growth parameters, especially the initial antimony layer thickness, were optimized. The source arrangement and configuration were also simulated and the preferred configuration was chosen for numerical and experimental studies. Photocathode with average QE of 18% and activation area of similar to 40 square inches was experimentally demonstrated, making it a candidate for MCP-based photodetector applications. Further improvements were also discussed to enhance the uniformity and QE value of the photocathodes.

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DOE OSTI2017

Silicon timing response to different laser light

The purpose of the work was to measure pulse shape and timing response of the silicon under picosecond lasers light illumination. Timing response for different laser wavelengths, 405 nm, 635 nm and 1060 nm was a point of interest. The performed measurements could be useful for CMS HGCal upgrade

43 PARTICLE ACCELERATORS↗
DOE OSTI2016

Precision Timing Calorimeter for High Energy Physics

Here, we present studies on the performance and characterization of the time resolution of LYSO-based calorimeters. Results for an LYSO sampling calorimeter and an LYSO-tungsten Shashlik calorimeter are presented. We also demonstrate that a time resolution of 30 ps is achievable for the LYSO sampling calorimeter. Timing calorimetry is described as a tool for mitigating the effects due to the large number of simultaneous interactions in the high luminosity environment foreseen for the Large Hadron Collider.

46 INSTRUMENTATION RELATED TO NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND ↗
DOE OSTI2016

High time-resolution photodetectors for PET applications

This paper describes recent developments aiming at the improvement of the time resolution of photodetectors used in positron emission tomography (PET). Promising photodetector candidates for future PET-time-of-flight (TOF) applications are also discussed.

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DOE OSTI2015

Silicon Timing Response to Particles and Light

It is observed growing interest to fast timing detectors in high energy physics, related, for example, with collider luminosity increase (LHC) [1]. The options of CMS [2] calorimeter upgrade based on silicon detectors renewed interest to the timing study of this type of detectors. The article is devoted to study of silicon timing response to particles and light.

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DOE OSTI2014

Precision timing measurements for high energy photons

Particle colliders operating at high luminosities present challenging environments for high energy physics event reconstruction and analysis. We discuss how timing information, with a precision on the order of 10 ps, can aid in the reconstruction of physics events under such conditions. We present calorimeter based timing measurements from test beam experiments in which we explore the ultimate timing precision achievable for high energy photons or electrons of 10 GeV and above. Using a prototype calorimeter consisting of a 1.7×1.7×1.7 cm 3 lutetium–yttrium oxyortho-silicate (LYSO) crystal cube, read out by micro-channel plate photomultipliers, we demonstrate a time resolution of 33.5±2.1 ps for an incoming beam energy of 32 GeV. In a second measurement, using a 2.5×2.5×20 cm 3 LYSO crystal placed perpendicularly to the electron beam, we achieve a time resolution of 59±11 ps using a beam energy of 4 GeV. We also present timing measurements made using a shashlik-style calorimeter cell made of LYSO and tungsten plates, and demonstrate that the apparatus achieves a time resolution of 54±5 ps for an incoming beam energy of 32 GeV.

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DOE OSTI2014

Secondary Emission Calorimeter (SEC)

This is a technical scope of work (TSW) between the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab) the experimenters of University of Chicago and California Institute of Technology, who have committed to participate in beam tests to be carried out during the 2014-2015 Fermilab Test Beam Facility program. The TSW is intended primarily for the purpose of recording expectations for budget estimates and work allocations. The experimenters propose using large-area micro-channel plates assembled without the usual bialkali photocathodes as the active element in sampling calorimeters, Modules without photocathodes can be economically assembled in a glove box and then pumped and sealed using the process to construct photomultipliers, This electromagnetic calorimeter is based on W and Pb absorber plates sandwiched with detectors. Measurements can be made with bare plates and absorber inside the vacuum vessel.

46 INSTRUMENTATION RELATED TO NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND ↗