Conveners
Morning 2 - Feb. 16, 2024
- Caio Licciardi (University of Windsor)
Of particular interest for nuclear structure and astrophysical processes are nuclides in the vicinity of N=Z=50, where the proton and neutron shells are each full or “magic”. These doubly magic isotopes can give unique insights into nuclear structure due to their doubly magic nucleons which give rise to extraordinary nuclear stability, like high binding energy, and tests of isospin symmetry....
There are many outstanding fundamental questions in nuclear physics that are described in the NSERC Subatomic Physics Long Range Plan. For several of these main research drivers such as " How does nuclear structure emerge from nuclear forces and ultimately from quarks and gluons?", gamma-ray spectroscopy is the investigative tool of choice. However, analysis of data from large-scale gamma-ray...
Particle physics and dark matter experiments using large time projection chambers (TPC) with several square meters of light detectors produce tremendous amounts of data. To retrieve such a high volume of data, traditional copper or kapton-based solutions require significant trade-offs to meet the performances and constraints needed by the physics goals. A novel communication system based on...
SPAD array-based photodetectors are emerging in large-scale photodetector panels because of their appealing characteristics such as compactness, low bias voltages and good photon detection efficiency (PDE). Conventional SiPMs are considered for covering large areas, but the large capacitance of SiPMs brings a serious limitation. They also require an analog readout circuit designed with...
Dark matter (DM) is an undetected form of matter whose existence is supported by numerous astrophysical observations on multiple scales. Since DM constitutes over 85% of the mass of the galaxy, its direct detection is one of the most important fundamental physics concerns today. For a broad region of sub-100KHz (peV) "ultralight" DM (UDM), mechanical sensors are predicted to set the deepest...
The McDonald Institute is dedicated to cultivating an inclusive and diverse environment that prioritizes equity, diversity, inclusion, and Indigenization (EDII) within the realm of astroparticle physics research in Canada. Recognizing the significance of varied perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences, we believe that advancing our understanding of the universe is most effective through...
