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Annual Review of Nuclear and Particle Science

Volume 74, 2024

Novel Liquid Argon Time-Projection Chamber Readouts

Abstract

Liquid argon time-projection chambers (LArTPCs) have become a prominent tool for experiments in particle physics. Recent years have yielded significant advances in the techniques used to capture the signals generated by these cryogenic detectors. This article summarizes these novel developments for detection of ionization electrons and scintillation photons in LArTPCs. New methods to capture ionization signals address the challenges of scaling traditional techniques to the large scales necessary for future experiments. Pixelated readouts improve signal fidelity and expand the applicability of LArTPCs to higher-rate environments. Methods that leverage amplification in argon enable measurements in the keV regime and below. Techniques to enhance collection of argon scintillation photons improve calorimetry and expand the physics program for very large detectors. Future efforts aim to demonstrate systems for the combined detection of both electrons and photons.

Keyword(s): cryogenic detectors, liquid argon, particle detectors, readout electronics, time-projection chambers
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Novel Liquid Argon Time-Projection Chamber Readouts
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