Beam Tracking and Timing

Working Group Conveners

Andrew Rogers (UML), Alfredo Estrade (CMU), Jorge Pereira (FRIB)

Overview

Particle-tracking detectors are a key piece of the experimental setup in modern nuclear physics experiments involving fast heavy-ion beams. As an example, experiments at next-generation facilities such as FRIB would benefit from sub-millimeter particle tracking and picosecond (or better) timing. The Beam-Tracking working group was created to focus on advancing and optimizing existing beam detection technologies, including MicroChannel Plate (MCP) systems and fast-scintillators, as well as the development of novel detector technologies and methods. Our goal is to bring together members of the community who are working on, or are interested in such projects, to find areas of common interest, learn from the experience of similar development efforts, and foster new collaborations.