LHCb Upgrade Cost to Completion
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Manchester
Department Name: Physics and Astronomy
Abstract
LHCb is a particle physics experiment operating at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN. It is the world's leading physics experiment in its field and has a unique capability to explore physics beyond the Standard Model. LHCb's main aim is to search for new physics beyond the Standard Model through precision tests of matter anti-matter asymmetries (CP violation) and rare decays of particles containing beauty and charm quarks. The experiment also has world-class programmes in other areas due to its unique design and coverage of an angular region closer to the beams that at the other main LHC experiments.
The opportunity now exists to dramatically increase the reach of LHCb's programme and to widen its physics profile. The UK groups propose to lead the upgrade of the VELO (Vertex Locator), the most precise vertex detector at the LHC, and LHCb's unique RICH (Ring Imaging Cherenkov) particle identification (PID) system. A programme of physics performance studies, computing, reconstruction software and trigger algorithm development complements this work.
The opportunity now exists to dramatically increase the reach of LHCb's programme and to widen its physics profile. The UK groups propose to lead the upgrade of the VELO (Vertex Locator), the most precise vertex detector at the LHC, and LHCb's unique RICH (Ring Imaging Cherenkov) particle identification (PID) system. A programme of physics performance studies, computing, reconstruction software and trigger algorithm development complements this work.
Organisations
| Title | LHCb Vertex Locator modules |
| Description | Detector modules for the LHCb Vertex Locator, which will contain 52 of these in its final configuration. They consist of silicon sensors, readout chips, cooling and support substrates, readout and control electronics and power supply cables. The modules were assembled from their components to micron-level precision and electrically connected with various techniques (wire bonds, dedicated cables). |
| Type Of Technology | Detection Devices |
| Year Produced | 2021 |
| Impact | Fundamental part of the upgraded LHCb experiment. |
| Description | Pint of Science 2021 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press) |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Pint of Science presentation as part of the Manchester-hosted series, which was broadcast live online. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
| URL | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hnh1S1liJg |