Advancements in Detector Technology for High-Energy Physics
The European Strategy for Particle Physics has led to the establishment of the European Detector Roadmap, which outlines critical areas for research and development in high-energy physics (HEP) instrumentation. This roadmap was initiated by the European Committee for Future Accelerators (ECFA) in 2021 and is the result of a community-driven process. It identifies nine technology domains and highlights urgent research and development topics known as Detector R&D Themes (DRDTs).
As part of this initiative, task forces have been set up for each domain, resulting in the formation of Detector R&D Collaborations (DRDs) hosted at CERN. Currently, seven DRD collaborations have been established, with one still in the preparation phase. These collaborations are focused on various detector developments, including:
- Gaseous detectors
- Noble liquid detectors for rare event searches
- Semiconductor detectors
- Photodetectors and concepts for particle identification
- Quantum sensors
- Calorimetry
- Electronics for HEP instrumentation
- Mechanical and integration aspects
The publication provides an overview of the setup process and the current status of these collaborations, emphasizing the collaborative efforts in advancing detector technologies essential for future experiments in particle physics. The findings are significant as they aim to enhance the capabilities of detectors used in high-energy physics, which could lead to new discoveries and a deeper understanding of fundamental particles and forces.
The paper titled "The European Strategy and Detector R&D Program" is authored by Thomas Bergauer and can be cited as arXiv:2408.17094.