Novel techniques for sub-nanosecond time-resolved Ring Image Cherenkov photon detection

计划于2027年进行的高亮度LHC升级将导致LHCb环成像切伦科夫（RICH）探测器的占用率显著提高。预计占用率将增加5倍，这将降低探测器执行粒子识别（PID）的能力。最近的模拟已经证明了精确时间分辨光子检测在高探测器占用条件下提高RICH PID性能的能力。该项目将探索使用新兴传感器和电子技术的新技术，并评估它们对未来探测器的潜在好处。

The high-luminosity LHC upgrades planned for 2027 will result in a significantly higher occupancy in the LHCb Ring Imaging Cherenkov (RICH) detectors. The expected 5-fold increase in occupancy will degrade the detector's ability to perform particle identification (PID). Recent simulations have demonstrated the power of precision time-resolved photon detection in improving RICH PID performance under conditions of high detector occupancy. This project will explore new techniques using emerging sensor and electronics technologies, and evaluate their potential benefit for future detectors.