The 2026 DRD1 Gaseous Detectors School will take place at the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) on the campus of Michigan State University (MSU) in East Lansing, MI, USA, from July 7th to July 17th, 2026.
The school focuses on state-of-the-art gaseous detector technologies, including MPGDs, (M)RPCs, and wire-based detectors. The program of the school comprises morning lectures by world experts in the field offering an overview of gas detector physics, detector technologies, simulation and modelling, readout approaches, manufacturing techniques and applications, and hands-on exercises on various technologies in the afternoons, with an emphasis on methodologies.
The school is designed for PhD students and young scientists who are interested in gaseous detectors or who intend to enter this field.
There will be an opportunity for students to present a poster on their research work during a dedicated session of the school.
Registration for students is free. Participants are responsible for the cost of accommodation, travel, and other expenses. Admission to the school is limited.
The morning lecture sessions are open to the community and can be followed in-person or remotely. Registration is required.
