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Description
Accurate simulations of modern particle detectors are essential for understanding their operation and optimizing their performance. Garfield++ is an open-source Monte Carlo toolkit designed for detailed simulations of detectors based on ionization measurements in gases and semiconductors.
Using Monte Carlo integration techniques, Garfield++ simulates the drift of charge carriers in an applied electric field. In addition to supporting electric fields obtained from analytical methods or the Finite Element Method via Synopsys TCAD, it now also allows the import of solutions from COMSOL Multiphysics. However, at high gains, large numbers of initial charges or high event rates the distribution of charge carriers can significantly alter the field configuration, leading, for example, to gain modifications in LGADs. Ongoing work focuses on developing semi-analytical and numerical methods to dynamically update the field during carrier transport.
This contribution presents a comprehensive overview of recent additions to Garfield++, ongoing developments, and examples related to the simulation of solid-state detectors. Furthermore, specific use cases will be highlighted from its current applications within the DRD1 and DRD3 communities.
| Type of presentation (in-person/online) | in-person presentation |
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| Type of presentation (I. scientific results or II. project proposal) | I. Presentation on scientific results |