Reliable cool-down of GridPix detectors for cryogenic applications

R. Schön; J. Schmitz; S. Smits; Y. Bilevych; N. van Bakel

doi:10.1016/j.nima.2015.01.075

Reliable cool-down of GridPix detectors for cryogenic applications

R. Schön^*, J. Schmitz, S. Smits, Y. Bilevych, N. van Bakel

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In this paper we present thermal cycling experiments of GridPix radiation imaging detectors, in view of a potential application in a cryogenic experiment. The robustness of the GridPix detector is studied for various grid designs, as well as various mechanical and thermal surroundings. The grid design variations had insignificant effect on the grid strength. A low cool-down rate as well as good thermal contact are crucial for the durability of the grid. Further, additional strengthening at the grid edges proved necessary to maintain the integrity of the structure during thermal cycling, which was done using globtop adhesive. The combination of these measures led to 100% survival rate after thermal cycling down to −130 °C.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	100-106
Number of pages	7
Journal	Nuclear instruments & methods in physics research. Section A : Accelerators, spectrometers, detectors and associated equipment
Volume	780
Early online date	29 Jan 2015
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nima.2015.01.075
Publication status	Published - 21 Apr 2015

Keywords

GridPixSU-8Micro-pattern gaseous detectorInGridLiquid xenonCryogenics
Cryogenics
InGrid
Micro-pattern gaseous detector
Liquid xenon
SU-8
GridPix
2023 OA procedure

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