XENON : R&D FOR A GLOBAL RARE EVENT OBSERVATORY (PHASE 2FUTURES)
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Liverpool
Department Name: Physics
Abstract
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Organisations
| Title | A test stand for transmission line characterisation |
| Description | Transmission lines needed for the next generation Dark Matter search experiments have to be characterised using Vector Network Analyser (VNA) and Time-Domain Reflection measurements. A test stand which includes interconnecting boards, VNA, fast pulse generator has been prepared and used for the characterisation. |
| Type Of Material | Improvements to research infrastructure |
| Year Produced | 2022 |
| Provided To Others? | No |
| Impact | The test stand has been used to characterise transmission lines and inform future directions for the project. |
| Title | Simulation of transmission lines |
| Description | The Ansys HFSS package for high frequency signals has been used to simulate the transmission lines. |
| Type Of Material | Improvements to research infrastructure |
| Year Produced | 2022 |
| Provided To Others? | No |
| Impact | The simulation of transmission lines has been used to inform the selection of suitable transmission lines and future direction for the project. |
| Description | Pizza Night for undergraduate students |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Local |
| Primary Audience | Undergraduate students |
| Results and Impact | 20 undergraduate students attended the Pizza Night where I presented the current Dark Matter searches with the LZ detector and activities towards the next generation experiments. The presentation was followed by questions and a discussion. Some students reported that they decided to apply for PhD programme in this area after this presentation. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |