Development and characterisation of detectors based on silicon for particle physics applications
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Seminarraum EG
IPE
Ekatarina will present the content of her doctoral thesis on the development and characterisation of detectors based on silicon for particle physics applications. Semiconductor detectors have become essential tools in both fundamental research and applied technologies. Their applications span from microelectronics and power devices to optoelec tronics and sensors. Broadly defined, a sensor is any device that detects or measures physical signals from the external environment and converts them into readable or processable information. This work demonstrates how predictive modelling and systematic testing can enable robust, scalable sensor designs tailored to the specific requirements of both HEP and medical applications. In addition to sensor development, this work includes hands-on experience in high-density interconnection techniques and full module assembly, as demonstrated through contributions to the Silicon Tracking System of the Compressed Baryonic Matter (CBM) experiment. This highlights the importance of practical integration and production knowledge in real-world detector systems. Altogether, the thesis demonstrates the necessity of addressing all stages of development, from physical modelling and process optimisation to experimental validation and system integration, to advance the next generation of silicon-based detectors for particle physics and beyond.
Andreas Kopmann, Robert Gartmann, Timo Muscheid