14th Beam Telescopes and Test Beams Workshop

Session

Hands-on tutorials

14 Apr 2026, 13:30

Description

Tutorials to be offered:
- Introduction to KiCAD PCB design software
- The Corryvreckan Test-Beam Reconstruction Framework --- Hands-on
- Silicon Detector Monte Carlo Simulations with Allpix Squared
- Constellation Hands-on: Control and DAQ Framework for Test Beams and Beyond

21. Constellation Hands-on: Control and DAQ Framework for Test Beams and Beyond

Stephan Lachnit (Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DE))

14/04/2026, 13:30

Tutorial

Constellation is a control and data acquisition framework for small-scale experiments like test beams or lab characterizations. It provides the necessary functionality for such environments like synchronous operation of several devices, unified configuration interface, logging, telemetry, data transmission and error handling. So-called satellites form the basis of Constellation, which are...

47. Tutorial: Introduction to KiCAD PCB design software

Dr Peter-Bernd Otte

14/04/2026, 13:30

Tutorial

This lecture (20 Min) and hands-on workshop (60 Min) introduce the fundamentals of printed circuit board (PCB) design using KiCad, with a focus on slow-control applications in laboratory environments. KiCad, an open-source electronic design automation (EDA) tool is widely used by physicists and research institutions worldwide.

Participants are guided through the complete workflow from...

69. Constellation Hands-on: Control and DAQ Framework for Test Beams and Beyond

Judith Schlaadt, Simon Spannagel (Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DE)), Stephan Lachnit (Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DE))

15/04/2026, 13:30

Constellation is a control and data acquisition framework for small-scale experiments like test beams or lab characterizations. It provides the necessary functionality for such environments like synchronous operation of several devices, unified configuration interface, logging, telemetry, data transmission and error handling. So-called satellites form the basis of Constellation, which are...

46. Tutorial: Silicon Detector Monte Carlo Simulations with Allpix Squared

Håkan Wennlöf (Nikhef National institute for subatomic physics (NL)), Isis Hobus

15/04/2026, 13:30

Tutorial

This interactive workshop will introduce participants to the fundamental functionalities of the Allpix Squared simulation framework, guiding them through key steps in sensor simulation and data analysis. Attendees will learn how to configure simulations, define detector geometries, and extract relevant quantities through histograms. Additionally, the participants will be able to learn how to...

45. The Corryvreckan Test-Beam Reconstruction Framework --- Hands-on

Finn King (Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DE)), Naomi Davis (ATLAS)

15/04/2026, 16:00

Tutorial

Corryvreckan is a software framework dedicated to the analysis of test-beam data. It employs a modular concept, providing algorithms for typical analysis steps like pixel masking, clustering, tracking, alignment and for the reconstruction of commonly investigated observables like hit detection efficiency, spatial and temporal resolution, or material budget. This approach allows for a flexible...

70. Tutorial: Introduction to KiCAD PCB design software

Peter-Bernd Otte

15/04/2026, 16:00

This lecture (20 Min) and hands-on workshop (60 Min) introduce the fundamentals of printed circuit board (PCB) design using KiCad, with a focus on slow-control applications in laboratory environments. KiCad, an open-source electronic design automation (EDA) tool is widely used by physicists and research institutions worldwide.

Participants are guided through the complete workflow from...