465 papers
This collection explores the fascinating world of instrumentation and detection within physics, focusing on the tools and sensors that allow scientists to measure the universe. From advanced particle trackers to sensitive gravitational wave detectors, these innovations form the backbone of modern discovery, turning abstract theories into observable data.
On Gist.Science, we process every new preprint in this field as it appears on arXiv, ensuring you stay ahead of the curve. Each paper is accompanied by a clear, plain-language explanation alongside a detailed technical summary, bridging the gap between complex research and accessible knowledge.
Below are the latest papers in physics instrumentation and detection, offering fresh insights into how we observe the fundamental nature of reality.
This study demonstrates that coating magneto-mechanical resonator stators with gadolinium leverages its temperature-dependent magnetic phase transition to achieve a record-high sensitivity of 45.8 Hz/K for wireless temperature sensing.
This paper presents a robust Bayesian method for measuring proton beam energy at a medical cyclotron using the stacked foil technique and V activity, demonstrating its accuracy, uncertainty handling, and suitability for diverse experimental conditions without relying on direct charge measurements.
This paper demonstrates a novel approach to coupled-oscillator dynamics by using an analogue computer to simulate a "ghost" particle that interacts with a single real levitated mesoscopic particle, enabling dynamic control over interaction properties for advanced sensing and physical simulation.
This paper presents the development and verification strategy of the MOSAIX qualification system, which utilizes an FPGA-based test infrastructure and emulator to validate the testing environment for the wafer-scale MAPS prototype intended for the ALICE ITS3 upgrade prior to chip production.
This paper details the design and construction of the watertight optical modules for BUTTON-30, a neutrino detector demonstrator located in the STFC Boulby underground facility that aims to test gadolinium-loaded water-based liquid scintillator for future large-volume observatories and nuclear reactor monitoring.
This study demonstrates that while satellite data can reconstruct the fire history of coal-waste dumps, UAV-based remote sensing combined with field validation is essential for effectively monitoring small-scale thermal anomalies and assessing vegetation stress caused by smouldering in post-industrial environments.
This paper presents a state-of-the-art machine-learning-based particle-flow (MLPF) algorithm implemented on GPUs within the CMS framework, which unifies event reconstruction into a single model while achieving comparable physics performance to standard methods, significantly improved jet energy resolution, and a fivefold reduction in inference time.
This paper presents the design and initial experimental validation of the first-generation SQUAT detector architecture, demonstrating its capability for direct THz detection through the simultaneous measurement of charge and quasiparticle signals in resonator-free transmons.
This study demonstrates through WeightField2 simulations that ultra-thin (20 m) 4H-SiC Low Gain Avalanche Diodes offer superior radiation hardness and timing resolution below 25 ps compared to silicon and diamond, making them ideal for high-luminosity collider environments.
This paper introduces NEMS-FTIR, a highly sensitive, cryogen-free photothermal spectroscopy technique capable of detecting and chemically identifying picogram-level nanoplastics in aqueous samples, including complex mixtures and real-world scenarios like tea brewing, with detection limits significantly lower than existing methods.