학술논문
A novel smart rad-hard fast detection system for Radioactive Ion Beam Tagging and Diagnostics
Document Type
article
Author
Acosta Luis; Altana Carmen; Cardella Giuseppe; Castoldi Andrea; Costa Michele; De Filippo Enrico; Geraci Elena; Gnoffo Brunilde; Guazzoni Chiara; Maiolino Cettina; Simona Martorana Nunzia; Naggi Andrea; Pagano Angelo; Pagano Emanuele Vincenzo; Pirrone Sara; Politi Giuseppe; Risitano Fabio; Rizzo Francesca; Russo Antonio Domenico; Russotto Paolo; Trimarchi Marina; Tudisco Salvo
Source
EPJ Web of Conferences, Vol 288, p 04001 (2023)
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
2100-014X
Abstract
Radioactive Ion Beams (RIBs) of large intensity (106 pps or higher) are at the frontier in nuclear physics. We designed a novel detection system for RIBs diagnostics and tagging based on Silicon Carbide detectors and on custom frontend electronics ready to be coupled with a Real Data Management Unit. The full detection system is designed to measure the spatial distribution of the beam intensity and trajectory with sufficient spatial resolution (of the order of 1-2 mm). In addition, the detection system has to determine the RIB composition that can be obtained from the joint measurement of the energy loss (>E) of the ions passing through the sensors and the time of flight between two sensors or with respect to a given reference signal as the RadioFrequency signal of a Cyclotron. In this paper we present the full design of the proposed system together with the results of the first experimental qualification of the first mini-prototype. The paper also shows the steps towards the final detection system, housed in a DN160 spherical cross and able to cover an active area of 30 mm × 60 mm.