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 paper reviews the design, simulation, and performance of monolithic active pixel sensor prototypes developed in 65 nm CMOS technology for future lepton collider vertexing applications, concluding that the approach is feasible while highlighting remaining challenges and guiding future design choices.
This paper presents a levitated microparticle spectrometer that exploits a resonant amplification of position fluctuations to characterize the spectral properties of Random Telegraph Noise across six decades of timescale, offering a novel platform for studying non-equilibrium stochastic dynamics in systems ranging from quantum technologies to biological and social behaviors.
This paper demonstrates that Vision Transformers, building on the CaloDREAM architecture, provide a universal, robust, and scalable solution for fast calorimeter simulations across diverse detector geometries, achieving Geant4-level accuracy with millisecond generation times and improved data efficiency through pretraining and fine-tuning.
This paper clarifies the assumptions underlying the standard Poisson-based calibration method for high-resolution cryogenic detectors using monoenergetic photons, analyzes how realistic detector performance violates these assumptions to introduce bias, and evaluates the specific impact of detector parameters on calibration accuracy.
This paper presents the design, installation, and initial experimental results of a prototype target-moderator-reflector assembly for the VULCAN project at CERN's CLEAR facility, highlighting the successful detection of moderated neutron pulses while noting significant discrepancies between experimental and simulated energy spectra that require further investigation.
This paper demonstrates that the CITIUS high-speed X-ray detector, originally developed for synchrotron radiation, effectively images heavy charged particles and neutrons with significantly improved spatial resolution by leveraging its gain-selecting architecture and long carrier drift distance to manage charge diffusion.
This paper presents a modular, automated probe card system designed for the scalable electrical characterization of full-size pixelated LGAD sensors, demonstrating its capability to perform rapid I-V and C-V measurements with minimal leakage current to address the quality control needs of large-scale particle physics experiments.
This paper investigates and addresses time-resolution degradation in GasPM detectors caused by photon-feedback signals through improved beam tests with high-speed digitizers and cosmic-ray studies utilizing a robust LaB photocathode, aiming to enhance performance for future Belle II upgrades.
This paper presents a proof-of-concept analog electric cryptographic system that uses neutron resonance transmission analysis to verify nuclear warhead authenticity for arms control treaties while minimizing the leakage of sensitive geometric and isotopic information.
This paper presents the design, current status, and future upgrade plans for the CERES experiment, a dedicated cryogenic setup developed to directly measure and characterize the position-dependent systematic effects on energy scale and resolution in TeO bolometers used for rare event searches.