WNPPC2024 - 61st Winter Nuclear Particle Physics Conference

Session

Morning 2 - Feb. 16, 2024

Feb 16, 2024, 10:30 a.m.

(Mt. Bromont)

Conveners

Morning 2 - Feb. 16, 2024

• Caio Licciardi (University of Windsor)

108. Through Thick and Tin: Investigating Tin Isotopes Approaching N=Z Nuclei

Annabelle Czihaly

2024-02-16, 10:30 a.m.

Contributed Oral

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....

109. Quantum Machine Learning Towards the Development of Automated Analysis of Data from Large-Scale Gamma-Ray Spectrometers

Samantha Buck (University of Guelph)

2024-02-16, 10:45 a.m.

Nuclear Physics

Contributed Oral

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...

131. Silicon Photonics Based Optical Communication System for Large Scale Physics Experiments

Mr Philippe Martel-Dion (Université de Sherbrooke)

2024-02-16, 11:00 a.m.

Contributed Oral

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...

133. Photon-to-Digital Converter for Large Scale Noble Liquid Detectors

Olivier Lepage (Université de Sherbrooke)

2024-02-16, 11:15 a.m.

Contributed Oral

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...

110. Towards Optical Wavelength Readout of Acoustic Superfluid Helium in Ultralight Dark Matter Detection (HeLiOS)

Minh Au (McGill), Sarah Rourke (McGill University)

2024-02-16, 11:30 a.m.

Dark Matter Searches

Contributed Oral

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...

148. Advancing Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Indigenization in Astroparticle Physics

Dr Alexandra Pedersen (MI)

2024-02-16, 11:45 a.m.

Invited Oral

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...