Particle Physics Experiment
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Edinburgh
Department Name: Sch of Physics and Astronomy
Abstract
This PhD project is funded by the STFC CASE scheme, in which an industry partner co-supervises the student and hosts
them for part of their PhD. The partner will be Micron Semiconductor, a UK-based SME with a proven track record in
designing and fabricating silicon devices for a range of applications. The project will primarily focus on technology
development - R&D towards novel silicon sensors capable of achieving simultaneous high-precision measurements of
spatial positions and time-of-arrival of ionising particles as they traverse the sensor. This will use the low gain avalanche
detector (LGAD) approach, but with novel modifications to shrink the pixel size from mm-scale to 50 microns. The project
will include a combination of sensor simulation, design, fabrication, and characterisation, leading to next-generation
prototypes of two different design options: inverted LGAD, and trench-isolated LGAD. The student will liaise between
academics and industry partners, ensuring all required expertise is exploited.
* Please note that the proposed area of research may change over time.
them for part of their PhD. The partner will be Micron Semiconductor, a UK-based SME with a proven track record in
designing and fabricating silicon devices for a range of applications. The project will primarily focus on technology
development - R&D towards novel silicon sensors capable of achieving simultaneous high-precision measurements of
spatial positions and time-of-arrival of ionising particles as they traverse the sensor. This will use the low gain avalanche
detector (LGAD) approach, but with novel modifications to shrink the pixel size from mm-scale to 50 microns. The project
will include a combination of sensor simulation, design, fabrication, and characterisation, leading to next-generation
prototypes of two different design options: inverted LGAD, and trench-isolated LGAD. The student will liaise between
academics and industry partners, ensuring all required expertise is exploited.
* Please note that the proposed area of research may change over time.
People |
ORCID iD |
| Benjamin Urbach (Student) |
Studentship Projects
| Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST/X005194/1 | 01/02/2024 | 31/01/2028 | |||
| 2903792 | Studentship | ST/X005194/1 | 01/02/2024 | 30/07/2027 | Benjamin Urbach |