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In the pursuit of advancements in particle physics and broadening our understanding of the universe, there is a huge demand for efficient lightweight particle detectors. Low detector mass, clever integration of different functions, optimization of active detector area and optimization of thermal management in particle tracking detectors are keys for pushing the boundaries of our knowledge, as each of these perspectives helps directly to provide better data for physics.
Considering these key areas, two detector concepts are presented in this talk. Each concept will address these challenges in their own unique ways. Ultimately, combining the ideas from these concepts could be the answer for unlocking the next generation of particle detectors.
In the pursuit of efficiency and thermal optimization, a more traditional “Forward” tracking detector design is used as a basis for innovation. To achieve these goals, the focus will be in cleverly combining the services and support structures together, to form self-supporting “Mega-structures” with integrated cooling channels. In this concept, the services of the detector ultimately become part of the supporting structure of the detector itself, and no material is wasted on a single function.
To pursue improvements in the active area management and mechanical mass of a particle detector, a very novel Dyson sphere detector concept (Figure 1) is introduced. The aim is to envelope an interaction point with a particle detector constructed from multiple spherical layers of modules (Figure 2). This concept is made possible by combining foldable materials together with a clever module design that is easily scalable for creation of larger “Mega-module,” “Giga-module,” and “Peta-module” assemblies to populate all layers of the detector with a single module design.
Figure 1, First two layers of the Dyson Sphere detector concept
Figure 2, Section view of the first two layers of the DSD-concept