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Shaping detector technologies for tomorrow’s experiments

Originally published by the European Commission’s CORDIS platform, this article highlights recent advances in detector technologies developed through EU-funded research projects. It explores how innovative detector designs and materials are shaping the future of experimental physics, enabling more precise measurements, improved data collection, and enhanced performance in large-scale experiments. These developments contribute to strengthening Europe’s…
Ultra-thin cold plates: How 3D printing is driving innovation in detector technologies

Cold plate prototypes manufactured by CSEM during a previous project in collaboration with JJ Cooling Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, is playing an increasingly important role in manufacturing, including for scientific instruments. That is why the AIDAInnova project is looking into how the technology can be used to make ultra-thin cold plates for…
How EU projects help industry and science come together

A panel discussion at the recent AIDAInnova annual meeting in Prague focused on the the mutual benefits of companies collaborating with researchers within the framework of large projects. From left to right: Thomas Brent, Ferdinando Giordano, Jaroslav Moravec, Ingrid Jonak-Auer, Paolo Petagna. Large European projects are key to helping research and industry better understand the…
Future detector technologies and industry links on show at AIDAInnova final annual meeting

A wide array of developments aimed at advancing detector technologies for particle accelerators were showcased at the final annual meeting of the AIDAInnova project this month. The meeting, held in Prague at the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences between 5 to 8 May, brought together representatives of many of the EU-funded…
AIDAinnova course for early-career researchers bridges quantum tech and particle detection

The two fields of particle detectors and quantum technologies are intrinsically linked in a variety of ways, and yet there are few occasions for those working in these areas, especially early-career researchers, to come together to share knowledge and learn. That was the purpose of the two-day course on quantum applications that took place on…
PhD student ‘delighted’ at winning AIDAInnova-funded trip to renowned detector school

Stefania-Alexandra Juks’ poster on eco-friendly gas alternatives for particle detectors won her a place at a one-week detector school in Italy A PhD student working on eco-friendly gas alternatives for particle detectors has spoken of her surprise and delight at winning an AIDAInnova-supported poster challenge, which granted her a fully funded place at the Bonaudi-Chiavassa…
AIDAInnova training course on quantum applications

Quantum applications are advancing the capabilities of particle detectors, unlocking new levels of precision and opening doors to transformative innovations in science and industry. That is why the EU-funded AIDAinnova project is hosting a two-day training course for detector scientists, applied physicists and engineers to learn about some of the latest advances in quantum applications.…
AIDAInnova connects with industry at the Big Science Business Forum

AidaInnova’s attendance at this year’s Big Science Business Forum (BSBF) provided an invaluable opportunity to connect with new companies and entrepreneurs interested in detector technologies. BSBF is one of Europe’s most important events for bringing together science and business, and took place this year in Trieste, Italy, between October 1 and 4. In total, more…
Register for the 11th International Workshop on Semiconductor Pixel Detectors for Particles and Imaging

The Eleventh International Workshop on Semiconductor Pixel Detectors for Particles and Imaging (Pixel2024) will take place 18-22 November 2024 at the Collège Doctoral Européen, University of Strasbourg, France. The workshop will cover various topics related to pixel detector technology. Development and applications will be discussed for charged particle tracking in high energy physics, nuclear physics,…
Job opportunity at Fondazione Bruno Kessler

FBK-SD is looking for a dynamic, highly motivated, independent researcher in the field of silicon and silicon-carbide radiation sensors, for the development of cutting edge photo-detector and radiation detector technologies and devices that will be used to build next-generation systems in large scientific experiments and industrial applications, such as medical imaging, LiDAR, High energy Physics…