LHCb UK Upgrade 2 meeting
Physics West Building, room W117 / Lecture Theatre
University of Birmingham
In person meeting to discuss completion of LHCb Upgrade 2 R&D project, progress in the preconstruction phase, and plans for the subsequent construction project.
In-person attendance encouraged if possible, but zoom participation also possible. ย Please register -- numbers attending in person are needed to help local arrangements (refreshments).
Campus map, see:ย https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/documents/university/edgbaston-campus-map.pdf
We strongly recommend public transport (upgraded railway station now open). There are regular trains between Birmingham New Street (city centre) and the University campus, 7 minute journey.
Accommodation to be organised individually, using your favourite hotels/booking website.
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General: Welcome and introduction Physics West Building, room W117 / Lecture Theatre
Physics West Building, room W117 / Lecture Theatre
University of Birmingham
Conveners: Nigel Watson (University of Birmingham (GB)), Timothy Gershon (University of Warwick (GB)) -
WP3 Physics West Building, room W117 / Lecture Theatre
Physics West Building, room W117 / Lecture Theatre
University of Birmingham
Convener: Mika Anton Vesterinen (University of Warwick (GB))- 1
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Forced hadronisationSpeaker: Michal Kreps (University of Warwick (GB))
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Analysis facilitySpeaker: Eduardo Rodrigues (University of Liverpool (GB))
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Alignment and calibration on heterogenous architecturesSpeakers: Alex Marshall (University of Bristol (GB)), Alexander Mclean Marshall
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Lunch Physics West Building, room W117 / Lecture Theatre
Physics West Building, room W117 / Lecture Theatre
University of Birmingham
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WP1:: WP1 Physics West Building, room W117 / Lecture Theatre
Physics West Building, room W117 / Lecture Theatre
University of Birmingham
Convener: Franz Muheim (The University of Edinburgh (GB))-
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RICH plans for future UpgradesSpeaker: Silvia Gambetta (The University of Edinburgh (GB))
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Status of electronics readout and FastRICH ASICSpeaker: Stephen Wotton (University of Cambridge (GB))
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Report from testbeamsSpeaker: Federica Oliva (The University of Edinburgh (GB))
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RICH1 Challenges for Upgrade IISpeakers: Antonis Papanestis (STFC - Rutherford Appleton Lab. (GB)), Silvia Gambetta (The University of Edinburgh (GB))
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RICH2 vessel with TORCHSpeaker: Adam Dominic Lowe (University of Oxford (GB))
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TORCH status of MCP-PMT and test resultsSpeakers: Alexander Davidson (University of Warwick (GB)), Marion Lehuraux (University of Warwick (GB))
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Tea Physics West Building, room W117 / Lecture Theatre
Physics West Building, room W117 / Lecture Theatre
University of Birmingham
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WP1:: WP1 Physics West Building, room W117 / Lecture Theatre
Physics West Building, room W117 / Lecture Theatre
University of Birmingham
Convener: Franz Muheim (The University of Edinburgh (GB))-
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Characterization of SiPMs for LHCb Upgrade IISpeaker: Constantinos Vrahas (The University of Edinburgh (GB))
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Status and results from meta-materialsSpeakers: Michael Andrew Mccann (Imperial College (GB)), Scott Edward Ely (Imperial College (GB))
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Simulations for RICH in Upgrade2Speaker: Sajan Easo (Science and Technology Facilities Council STFC (GB))
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Comparison of photon detectors in simulationSpeaker: Lais Soares Lavra (The University of Edinburgh (GB))
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Workshop dinner: Franca Manca, 18-19 Bennetts Hill, Birmingham B2 5QJ: Workshop dinner
Franca Manca, 18-19 Bennetts Hill, Birmingham B2 5QJ
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WP2: Mighty Tracker Physics West Building, room W117 / Lecture Theatre
Physics West Building, room W117 / Lecture Theatre
University of Birmingham
Convener: Malcolm John (University of Oxford)-
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MT: Simulation and design: reflections on the scoping process and planning towards the TDR (2024-2026)Speaker: Matthew David Needham (The University of Edinburgh (GB))
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MT: latest news from Mightypix and milestones for 2024-2026Speakers: Ayushi Khatri (University of Liverpool (GB)), Eva Vilella Figueras (University of Liverpool (GB))
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MT: electronics design/prototyping needs for the TDRSpeakers: Mr Michael John Perry (The University of Manchester), Michael Perry (University of Manchester (GB))
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MT: Pixel Module Mechanics and Electronics, Module Assembly Design and R&DSpeaker: Alexander Bitadze (University of Manchester (GB))
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MT: developing the readout (2024-2026)Speakers: Emma Buchanan (The University of Edinburgh (GB)), Mark Richard James Williams (The University of Edinburgh (GB))
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Coffee Physics West Building, room W117 / Lecture Theatre
Physics West Building, room W117 / Lecture Theatre
University of Birmingham
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WP2: Timing Velo Physics West Building, room W117 / Lecture Theatre
Physics West Building, room W117 / Lecture Theatre
University of Birmingham
Convener: Malcolm John (University of Oxford)-
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TV: Towards 4D vertexingSpeaker: David Bacher (University of Oxford (GB))
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TV: Substrate status and what needs to be done for the TDRSpeaker: Oscar Augusto De Aguiar Francisco (University of Manchester (GB))
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TV: readout development status and plans for 2024-2026Speakers: Marcus Jonathan Madurai (University of Birmingham (GB)), Daniel Johnson (University of Birmingham (GB))
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TV: RF-shield and mechanics plans for 2024-2026Speaker: Malcolm John (University of Oxford)
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Lunch Physics West Building, room W117 / Lecture Theatre
Physics West Building, room W117 / Lecture Theatre
University of Birmingham
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WP3 Physics West Building, room W117 / Lecture Theatre
Physics West Building, room W117 / Lecture Theatre
University of Birmingham
Convener: Mika Anton Vesterinen (University of Warwick (GB))-
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Tracking on acceleratorsSpeakers: Karol Hennessy (University of Liverpool (GB)), Kurt Rinnert (University of Liverpool (GB))
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General: Discussion and close-out Physics West Building, room W117 / Lecture Theatre
Physics West Building, room W117 / Lecture Theatre
University of Birmingham
Conveners: Nigel Watson (University of Birmingham (GB)), Timothy Gershon (University of Warwick (GB))
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