Muons, Inc, Batavia
Many measurements in particle and accelerator physics are limited by the time resolution. This includes particle identification via time-of-flight in major experiments like CDF at Fermilab, Atlas and CMS at the LHC. Large-scale systems could be significantly improved by large-area photo-detectors. The invention of a new method of making MCPs that promises to yield better resolution and be considerably less expensive than current techniques. Two different models for MCP simulations are suggested. Semi-analytical approach is a powerful tool for the design of static image amplifiers. Monte Carlo simulations can be successfully used for large area photo detectors with micron and Pico-second resolution range. Both approaches were implemented in the codes MCPS and MCS. The results of computer modeling are presented. References. 1. V.Ivanov, Z.Insepov, Pico-Second Workshop VII, The Development of Large-Area Pico-second Photo-Devices, Feb. 26-28, 2009; ANL. 2. V.Ivanov. The Code “Micro Channel Plate Simulator”, User’s Guide, Muons, Inc., 2009
PSI, Villigen
Modern particle tracking codes with their parallel processing capabilities generate data files of the order of 100 Gigabytes. Thus they make very high demands on file formats and post-processing software. H5PartROOT is a versatile and powerful tool addressing this issue. Based on ROOT, CERN's object-oriented data analysis framework developed for the requirements of the LHC era, and the HDF5 hierarchical data format, supplemented by an accelerator-specific interface called H5Part, H5PartROOT combines the statistical and graphical capabilities of ROOT with the versatility and performance of the HDF5 technology suite to meet the needs of the accelerator community. Providing the user with both a graphical user interface (data browser) and a shared library to be used in an interactive or batch ROOT session, H5PartROOT passes on the full power of ROOT without presupposing any knowledge about the intricacies of either ROOT or C++.
