Towards MPGDs with embedded pixel ASICs
Abstract Combining gaseous detectors with a high-granularity pixelated charge readout enables experimental applications which otherwise could not be achieved. This includes high-resolution tracking of low-energetic particles, requiring ultra-low material budget, X-ray polarimetry at low energies (⪅ 2 keV) or rare-event searches which profit from event selection based on geometrical parameters. In this article, the idea of embedding a pixel ASIC — specifically the Timepix4 — into a micro-pattern gaseous amplification stage is illustrated. Furthermore, the first results of reading out a triple-GEM detector with the Timepix4 (GEMPix4) are shown, including the first X-ray images taken with a Timepix4 utilising Through Silicon Vias (TSVs). Lastly, a new readout concept is presented, called the `Silicon Readout Board', extending the use of pixel ASICs to read out gaseous detectors to a wider range of HEP applications.
Authors
- M. Lisowska (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4001-9542)
- B. Mehl
- Stefan H. E. Kaufmann (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9866-8268)
- F. Brunbauer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0514-8189)
- M. Mager
- X. Llopart (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6632-2457)
- L. Ropelewski (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9750-7451)
- D. Janssens (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1155-9710)
- Amparo García‐Tejedor (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3398-0570)
- M Vicente
- K.J. Flöthner (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4052-6838)
- J. Alozy
- F. Díaz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8232-058X)
- M. van Stenis
- H. Müller (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2830-0617)
- L. Scharenberg
- M. van Beuzekom
- K. Heijhoff (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5407-7466)
- M. Campbell (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3359-2922)
- G. Orlandini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4494-2756)
- R. Veenhof (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5786-1205)
- R. de Oliveira
- D. Pfeiffer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3893-2308)
- E. Oliveri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0832-6975)
- A. Rodrigues (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0332-6642)
- F. García (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4023-7964)
- J. Samarati
- T. Genetay
- W. Billereau
- P. Carbonez
Institutions
- University of Geneva (CH)
- University of Helsinki (FI)
- University of Bonn (DE)
- Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (DE)
- European Spallation Source (SE)
- Helsinki Institute of Physics (FI)
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois (CH)
- National Institute for Subatomic Physics (NL)
- European Organization for Nuclear Research (CH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Instrumentation
- Published
- 2025-03-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1088/1748-0221/20/03/c03025
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Particle Detector Development and Performance
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.74
Funders
- CERN