HEP2026: 42nd Conference on Recent Developments in High Energy Physics and Cosmology [NTUA] Jul 8 – 11, 2026

Session

Detectors

Jul 8, 2026, 5:00 PM

Main Hall (Level 1) (National Technical University of Athens)

Conveners

Detectors

• Kostas Kordas (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (GR))

11. Machine Learning Application for PICOSEC Signal Processing and Precise Timing

Angelos Tsiamis (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (GR))

7/8/26, 5:00 PM

PICOSEC Micromegas (PICOSEC-MM) is a high precision timing Micro Pattern Gaseous Detector (MPGD) developed to reach time resolutions on the order of a few tens of picoseconds. Its operation is based on detecting Cherenkov light generated in a crystal radiator. The ultraviolet photons produced are converted into photoelectrons by a photocathode, and the signal is subsequently formed through a...

70. TestBeam Performance Studies of the ATLAS BCM’ Detector for the HL‑LHC Phase‑II Upgrade

Muhammad Basir Khan (Jozef Stefan Institute (SI))

7/8/26, 5:30 PM

The Beam Conditions Monitor (BCM’) is part of the Phase-II upgrade of the ATLAS detector for operation at the High-Luminosity Large Hadron Collider (HL-LHC). To evaluate the performance of the BCM’ detector, beam-test measurements have been carried out at the CERN SPS using the six-plane MALTA telescope. Data acquisition is performed with the DRS4 readout system, while track reconstruction and...

35. GRANDProto300 - Status and Recent Progress

Dr Apostolos Tsirigotis (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (GR), Hellenic Open University)

7/8/26, 5:50 PM

The Giant Radio Array for Neutrino Detection (GRAND) aims to detect ultra-high-energy neutrinos, cosmic rays, gamma rays, and radio transients using large arrays of autonomous radio antennas. A major milestone toward this goal is GRANDProto300, currently under deployment in Gansu, China.
The present GP65 array, consisting of 65 autonomous radio detection units, is being used to validate...

34. Detector Calibration and Precision Studies in GRANDProto300

Dr Stavros Nonis (Hellenic Open University)

7/8/26, 6:20 PM

The GRANDProto300 experiment is a major prototype of the Giant Radio Array for Neutrino Detection (GRAND), designed to validate the technologies and analysis methods required for large-scale radio detection of ultra-high-energy particles. Achieving nanosecond-level timing synchronization and a uniform detector response across the array is essential for accurate event reconstruction.
We...

18. Giant Radio Array for Neutrino Detection (GRAND): Candidate selection and trigger optimization in the GP80 Prototype

George Vittakis (University of the Aegean)

7/8/26, 6:50 PM

The GRAND experiment aims to observe ultra-high-energy cosmic particles through the 10–200 MHz radio pulses of extensive air showers. The Grand Proto 80 (GP80) prototype is currently operating at Dunhuang as a testbed for the future full-scale array. We present an end-to-end analysis combining a Monte Carlo simulation chain with realistic GP80 noise, a directional reconstruction validated...

37. μNet: A Nationwide Cosmic-Ray Education and Research Network – Current Status and Future Upgrades

Mr Leonidas Xiros (Hellenic Open University)

7/8/26, 7:10 PM

μNet (microNet) is a nationwide network of cosmic-ray detectors operating in high schools and educational institutions across Greece. The project aims to bring modern astroparticle physics closer to students and teachers through hands-on activities, real experimental data, and participation in authentic scientific procedures.
This contribution presents the current status of the μNet network...