Objectives
- Advanced detector developments in the sectors of RPCs (Resistive Plate Chamber) and of MPGDs (Micro-Pattern Gaseous Detectors)
- Design and realization of tools to facilitate the detector development and dissemination in the sector of MPGDs
- Preparation for large series production in the sectors of RPCs and of MPGDs
Tasks
| Task | Task leaders | |
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Task 13.1 Scientific coordination |
Silvia Dalla Torre (INFN) Imad Laktineh (CNRS) |
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| Task 13.2 Advanced detector developments | ||
| Subtask 13.2.1 | New resistive materials for high rate RPCs | Paulo Fonte (LIP) |
| Subtask 13.2.2 | Development of fast-timing large RPCs | Imad Laktineh (CNRS) |
| Subtask 13.2.3 | High rate and fine space resolution RPCs operated with eco-gases | Giulio Aielli (INFN) |
| Subtask 13.2.4 | Development of compact, spark-protected, single amplification-stage, high resolution MPGDs | Giovanni Bencivenni (INFN) |
| Subtask 13.2.5 | HIGH gain MPGDs based on advanced THGEMs and hybrid MPGDs | Silvia Dalla Torre (INFN) |
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Task 13.3 Tools to facilitate the detector development |
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| Subtask 13.3.1 | Interfacing FE-chips specific to gas detectors to the scalable read-out system | Eraldo Oliveri (CERN) |
| Subtask 13.3.2 | Development of cheap, standard MPGD dedicated laboratory instruments | Eraldo Oliveri (CERN) |
| Subtask 13.3.3 | PCB development using HDI-technology and 3D-mounting of chips for MPGD readout | Leif Jonsson (ULUND) |
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Task 13.4 Preparation for large series production |
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| Subtask 13.4.1 | Large size RPC detectors preserving mechanical precision | Hubert Kroha (MPG-MPP) |
| Subtask 13.4.2 | Establishing procedures and tools for large series resistive MICROMEGAS anodes | Paul Colas (CEA) |
| Subtask 13.4.3 | Control of foil/micromesh mechanical tensioning by optical techniques | Luigi Benussi (INFN) |
| Subtask 13.4.4 | Quality control tool for detailed gain maps (hole by hole) | Dezso Varga (Wigner RCP) |
| Subtask 13.4.5 | Design of a quality control system to ensure the electrical integrity of electrode patterns by pulse reflection method | Antonio Ranieri (INFN) |
| Subtask 13.4.6 | Production protocols of optimised RPC components for easy technology dissemination | Gabriella Puglisi (INFN) |
| Subtask 13.4.7 | Standard production protocols of optimised MPGD components to facilitate technology dissemination | Paul Colas (CEA) |
| WP13 Technology Transfer Officer | Silvia Dalla Torre (INFN) | |
Deliverables
| Del. no. | Deliverable name | WP no. | Planned delivery date | Actual delivery date | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13.6 | Miniaturised HV power supply | 13 | M24 | 28/04/2017 | Achieved | Report |
| D13.7 | Resistive anode manufacturing | 13 | M24 | 24/07/2017 | Achieved | Report |
| D13.1 | Validation of new resistive materials for RPCs | 13 | M36 | 24/05/2018 | Achieved | Report |
| D13.9 | Production protocols of optimised RPC components | 13 | M36 | 23/06/2018 | Achieved | Report |
| D13.3 | Optimisation of large-size precise space-resolution RPC structures | 13 | M36 | 18/06/2018 | Achieved | Report |
| D13.4 | Large-size prototype of R-WGEM | 13 | M44 | 22/01/2019 | Achieved | Report |
| D13.5 | Prototype of a largesize high-gain MPGD | 13 | M44 | 21/12/2018 | Achieved | Report |
| D13.2 | High-rate characterisation of large-size RPC prototypes | 13 | M44 | 18/01/2019 | Achieved | Report |
| D13.8 | MPGD gain map hole-by-hole | 13 | M44 | 18/02/2019 | Achieved | Report |
Milestones
| Mil. no. | Milestone name | WP no. | Planned delivery date | Actual delivery date | Status | Comments |
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| MS12 | Optical system for the quality assessment of MPGD foil/ mesh mechanical tensioning | 13 | M12 | 26/04/2016 | Achieved | Report |
| MS52 | High-rate RPC prototype ready | 13 | M24 | 30/03/2017 | Achieved | Report |
| MS53 | Small-size prototype of the R-WGEM built and qualified | 13 | M24 | 19/04/2017 | Achieved | Report |
| MS54 | Integrated FBG sensors for monitoring the mechanical tension of MPGD films and meshes | 13 | M24 | 31/05/2017 | Achieved | Report |
| MS55 | Quality control system to ensure the electrical integrity of electrode patterns | 13 | M24 | 26/04/2017 | Achieved | Report |
| MS61 | Qualification of the new candidate materials for THGEM substrate | 13 | M26 | 16/06/2017 | Achieved | Report |
| MS69 | Mechanical structure and supports for large, thin-gap RPCs | 13 | M30 | 30/10/2017 | Achieved | Report |
| MS83 | Interfacing the FE chip VMM128, GEMROC, TIMEPIX3 to SRS | 13 | M36 | 30/04/2018 | Achieved | Report |
| MS84 | Protocol and specifications for MPGD production and quality control | 13 | M36 | 26/06/2018 | Achieved | Report |
| MS93 | RPC performance results with ecofriendly gases and use of recirculation gas systems | 13 | M44 | 01/04/2019 | Achieved | Report |
| MS94 | PCB development using HDItechnology and 3D-mounting of chips for MPGD readout | 13 | M44 | 21/02/2019 | Achieved | Report |
Publications
The list of WP13 publications can be found in CDS.