Cherenkov detectors in particle physics and medical imaging

by Prof. Peter Krizan (Ljubljana Univ. and J. Stefan Institute)

Wednesday 19 Mar 2014, 15:00 → 16:30 Europe/Rome

131 (INFN edificio C)

In the seminar we will review recent progress in ring imaging Cherenkov
counters for the next generation of particle physics experiments. We will discuss the
importance of detecting single photons with excellent time precision, and will review
R+D of the novel very fast light sensors with single photon detection abilities,
micro-channel plate PMTs, hybrid avalanche photo-diodes (HAPD), and SiPMs.  We will also discuss an application of such sensors in Cherenkov light based TOF-PET medical imaging with time resolution below 100ps. Finally, we will review results of tests with a TOF-PET prototype
and possible ways on how to proceed.