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MAPS Academy 2026
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Description
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Following the success of the First MAPS Academy held at KEK in Summer 2025, we are looking forward to host the second edition at SLAC , July 28- August 4, 2026.
Overview of MAPS Academy
MAPS (Monolithic Active Pixel Sensor) is a semiconductor detector that utilizes CMOS technology, allowing for miniaturization and a significant improvement in signal processing capabilities. It is also well-suited for mass production, making it possible to create high-performance detectors at a low cost. In future collider experiments, MAPS can be applied to a wide range of uses, from tracking detectors and calorimeter readout to large-area muon detectors.
Designing and developing such systems requires a substantial amount of fundamental knowledge and expertise. The MAPS Academy aims to provide a program that serves as a stepping stone for acquiring these skills. The MAPS Academy is a school for young researchers, such as senior graduate students (Master to PhD students), postdocs, or young faculty staffs, who wish to acquire a deeper knowledge of the development of the MAPS technologies.ย
Participation in the MAPS Academy requires an application. Selected young researchers through a pre-screening process are invited to the MAPS Academy including lectures and hands-on sessions.
We welcome applications from outstanding young researchers in particle or nuclear physics and related fields, as well as sensor engineering.
Main target of the academy is hands-on exercises. Participants will proceed through four sets of hands-on exercises and follow four lectures.ย Students will close their hands-on with a light presentation to highlight their conclusions on the topic.
Hands-on A:ย Physical sensor simulation with TCAD / Allpix squared.
ย ย Simulation of the pixel sensing part of MAPS. Evaluate charge collection efficiency and evolution with charge collection node configuration.ย
Hands-on B: Analog+Digital part with PixESL.
ย ย PixESL applies the Electronics System Level design concept to pixel detectors, offering a virtual environment where both analog and digital components can be modeled, integrated, and analyzed, from particle hits to off-chip data links.ย
Hands-on C: Microelectronics design for small pixel structure or matrix with Cadence
ย ย ย Simulation of MAPS sensor chip with Cadence. Design of chip structure, readout circiut, power and control part.
Hands-on D: MAPS operation
ย ย ย Operating MALTA2 or MIMOSA28 MAPS sensor. Detailed calibration procedure of MALTA2 or tracking of actual charged particles with RI source (Sr90) and small permanent magnet.
Lectures cover following aspects:
- Introduction to monolithic concept, target performances, and technical aspect to design and produce the MAPS.
- Recent developments towards future experiments in high energy physics and their extended applications.ย
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