Asteroid light curves play a crucial role in asteroid science,providing valuable insights into the physical properties and internal structures of asteroids.However,traditional approaches to asteroid light curve analys...Asteroid light curves play a crucial role in asteroid science,providing valuable insights into the physical properties and internal structures of asteroids.However,traditional approaches to asteroid light curve analysis rely on high-cadence,dense photometric observations,which are fundamentally at odds with the sparse sampling strategies adopted by current large-scale sky surveys.This study aims to use sparse observations to fit light curves and preliminarily identify candidates for fast-rotating asteroids which are worthy of subsequent follow-up observations.We applied this approach to the Wide Field Survey Telescope(WFST)observations collected between 2024 June and 2025 March,and derived light curves for∼160 asteroids from∼3800,among which 18 were identified as fast-rotating candidates.Notably,four of these asteroids exhibit rotation periods shorter than 2.2 hr,the critical limit for structural stability.The number of objects requiring follow-up confirmation was reduced from∼3800 to 18,greatly improving the efficiency of the telescope.This work highlights the potential of sparse photometry in asteroid light curve analysis and establishes a novel route for efficiently identifying“timecritical”asteroids within large survey datasets,marking a paradigm shift from detailed studies of individual objects toward efficient screening of large samples.展开更多
The landmark detection of neutrinos from SN1987A marked the dawn of neutrino astrophysics.The neutrino burst provided essential insights into fundamental properties of neutrinos and served as key probes of stellar evo...The landmark detection of neutrinos from SN1987A marked the dawn of neutrino astrophysics.The neutrino burst provided essential insights into fundamental properties of neutrinos and served as key probes of stellar evolution and supernova dynamics.The recent advancement in coherent elastic neutrino-nucleus scattering enables the detection of core-collapse supernova burst neutrinos using tonne-scale liquid xenon detectors originally designed for dark matter direct detection.Leveraging this capability,we developed and deployed an online supernova monitoring system for the PandaX-4T experiment.This system features a GPS module with millisecond-level timing precision,a low false-alarm rate,and high sensitivity to galactic core-collapse supernova explosion events.The methodology is robust,directly scalable,and planned for implementation in the next-generation PandaX-20T experiment.展开更多
Weak radiative hyperon decays represent a rich interplay between weak interactions and the internal structure of baryons,offering profound insights into Quantum Chromodynamics and weak interactions.Recent experimental...Weak radiative hyperon decays represent a rich interplay between weak interactions and the internal structure of baryons,offering profound insights into Quantum Chromodynamics and weak interactions.Recent experimental observations,particularly from BESIII,have revealed deviations from theoretical predictions.These deviations could signal new physics or the need for refined theoretical models incorporating intermediate resonance effects.This review discusses recent theoretical advancements and key experimental findings,focusing on recent measurements from BESIII and their implications for strong interactions and baryon structure.展开更多
Correction:Nuclear Science and Techniques(2025)36:4 http://gffzzd3cc09b8251d45dfsu55u0kv55nfx6qu9.ffgz.tsg.suse.edu.cn/10.1007/s41365-024-01548-5 In this article,the caption for Fig(s)1,3,and 4 was inadvert-ently truncated.The incorrect and the corrected captions are ...Correction:Nuclear Science and Techniques(2025)36:4 http://gffzzd3cc09b8251d45dfsu55u0kv55nfx6qu9.ffgz.tsg.suse.edu.cn/10.1007/s41365-024-01548-5 In this article,the caption for Fig(s)1,3,and 4 was inadvert-ently truncated.The incorrect and the corrected captions are given below.展开更多
The stability of matrix graphite under neutron irradiation and in corrosive environments is crucial for the safe operation of molten salt reactors(MSRs).Raman spectroscopy and a slow positron beam were employed to inv...The stability of matrix graphite under neutron irradiation and in corrosive environments is crucial for the safe operation of molten salt reactors(MSRs).Raman spectroscopy and a slow positron beam were employed to investigate the effects of He ion irradiation fluences and subsequent annealing on the microstructure and defects of the matrix graphite.He ions with 500 keV energy and fluences ranging from 1.1×1015ions∕cm2to 3.5×1017ions∕cm2were used to simulate neutron irradiation at 300 K.The samples with an irradiation fluence of 3.5×1016ions∕cm2were subjected to isochronal annealing at different temperatures(573 K,873 K and 1173 K)for 3 h.The Raman results revealed that the D peak gradually increased,whereas the intrinsic G peak decreased with increasing irradiation fluence.At the same irradiation fluence,the D peak gradually decreased,whereas the intrinsic G peak increased with increasing annealing temperature.Slow positron beam analysis demonstrated that the density or size of irradiation defects(vacancy type)increased with higher irradiation fluence,but decreased rapidly with increasing annealing temperature.The Raman spectral analysis of sample cross sections subjected to high irradiation fluences revealed the emergence of amorphization precisely at the depth where ion damage was most pronounced,whereas the surface retained its crystalline structure.Raman and positron annihilation analyses indicated that the matrix graphite exhibited good irradiation resistance to He ions at 300 K.However,vacancy-type defects induced by He ion irradiation exhibit poor thermal stability and can be easily removed during annealing.展开更多
In-situ exploration of deep-sea seabed resources is a valuable research direction.Neutron activation-based in-situ exploration methods for seabed polymetallic nodules or crust resources are theoretically feasible beca...In-situ exploration of deep-sea seabed resources is a valuable research direction.Neutron activation-based in-situ exploration methods for seabed polymetallic nodules or crust resources are theoretically feasible because of the high content and high neutron capture cross-section of manganese in these nodules or crusts.However,to date,only a few relevant studies have been conducted.In this study,a prototype deep-sea in-situ neutron activation spectrometer(DINAS)was designed for resource exploration.Through an analysis of the principles of the spectrometer combined with Monte Carlo simulations of the physical principles and finite element simulations of deep-sea pressure,the structure and fundamental components of the spectrometer were determined.The inner core of the spectrometer comprised three components:a compact neutron generator for neutron production,gamma-ray detectors,and an electronics system.The gamma-ray detector array of the spectrometer consisted of LaBr3and Bi4Ge3O12scintillation crystals coupled with silicon photomultiplier arrays.The electronics system was divided into two modules to implement the SiPM readout and digital signal analysis along the modular design lines.The experimental activation of neutron beamlines at the China Spallation Neutron Source demonstrated the capability of the spectrometer detectors to detect activated gamma-rays and showed that the spectrometer achieved an energy resolution of 2.8%at 847 keV for the LaBr3detector and 6.7%at 2.113 MeV for the BGO detector.The laboratory model experiment tested the functionality of the spectrometer prototype,whereas the Geant4 simulation verified the reliability of the Monte Carlo method.The method and prototype proposed in this study proved feasible for the in-situ detection of polymetallic nodules or crusts in deep-sea environments.展开更多
This paper presents the design and optimization of a lutetium yttrium oxyorthosilicate(LYSO)crystal electromagnetic calorimeter(ECAL)for the DarkSHINE experiment,which aims to identify dark photons as potential mediat...This paper presents the design and optimization of a lutetium yttrium oxyorthosilicate(LYSO)crystal electromagnetic calorimeter(ECAL)for the DarkSHINE experiment,which aims to identify dark photons as potential mediators of dark forces.The ECAL design was evaluated through comprehensive simulations,focusing on optimizing dimensions,material selection,energy distribution,and energy resolution.The configuration consisted of 21×21×11 LYSO crystals,each measuring 2.5 cm×2.5 cm×4 cm,arranged in a staggered layout to enhance signal detection efficiency.A 4 GeV energy dynamic range was established to ensure accurate energy measurements without saturation,which is essential for background rejection and signal identification.A detailed digitization model was developed to simulate scintillation,silicon photomultiplier,and analog-to-digital converter behaviors,providing a realistic representation of the detector's performance.Additionally,the study assessed radiation damage in the ECAL region,emphasizing the importance of using radiation-resistant scintillators and silicon sensors.展开更多
This article presents a prototype of beam position and phase measurement(BPPM)electronics designed for the LINAC in China Accelerator Driven Sub-critical system(ADS).The signals received from the Beam Position Monitor...This article presents a prototype of beam position and phase measurement(BPPM)electronics designed for the LINAC in China Accelerator Driven Sub-critical system(ADS).The signals received from the Beam Position Monitor(BPM)detectors are narrow pulses with a repetition frequency of 162.5 MHz and a dynamic range more than40 dB.Based on the high-speed high-resolution Analog-to-Digital conversion technique,the input RF signals are directly converted to In-phase and Quadrature-phase(IQ)streams through under-sampling,which simplifies both the analog and digital processing circuits.All signal processing is integrated in one single FPGA,in which real-time beam position,phase and current can be obtained.A series of simulations and tests have been conducted to evaluate the performance.Initial test results indicate that this prototype achieves a phase resolution better than 0.1 degree and a position resolution better than 20μm over a 40 dB dynamic range with the bandwidth of 780 kHz,which is well beyond the application requirements.展开更多
The DArk Matter Particle Explorer(DAMPE)is a satellite-borne detector for high-energy cosmic rays and y-rays.To fully understand the detector performance and obtain reliable physical results,extensive simulations of t...The DArk Matter Particle Explorer(DAMPE)is a satellite-borne detector for high-energy cosmic rays and y-rays.To fully understand the detector performance and obtain reliable physical results,extensive simulations of the detector are necessary.The simulations are particularly important for the data analysis of cosmic ray nuclei,which relies closely on the hadronic and nuclear interactions of particles in the detector material.Widely adopted simulation softwares include the GEANT4 and FLUKA,both of which have been implemented for the DAMPE simulation tool.Here we describe the simulation tool of DAMPE and compare the results of proton shower properties in the calorimeter from the two simulation softwares.Such a comparison gives an estimate of the most significant uncertainties of our proton spectral analysis.展开更多
Reconstructing the trajectories of charged particles in high-energy physics experiments is a complex task,particularly for long-lived particles.At the future Super Tau-Charm Facility(STCF),such particles are expected ...Reconstructing the trajectories of charged particles in high-energy physics experiments is a complex task,particularly for long-lived particles.At the future Super Tau-Charm Facility(STCF),such particles are expected to appear in several key benchmark physics processes.A Common Tracking Software was used to reconstruct the trajectories of long-lived particles,revealing that the track-finding performance of the widely used combinatorial Kalman filter is limited by its seeding algorithm.This limitation can be mitigated by guiding the combinatorial Kalman filter using initial tracks provided by the Hough transform.The track-finding performance of the combined Hough transform and combinatorial Kalman filter was evaluated using the process J∕ψ→Λ(→pπ−)Λ(→pπ+)at STCF.展开更多
This paper is aimed at detecting the neutron spectrum of241Am–Be, a widely used neutron source, with the SP9 ~3He proportional counter, which is a multi-sphere spectrometer system of eight thermal neutron detector...This paper is aimed at detecting the neutron spectrum of241Am–Be, a widely used neutron source, with the SP9 ~3He proportional counter, which is a multi-sphere spectrometer system of eight thermal neutron detectors embedded in eight polyethylene(PE) spheres of varying diameters. The transport processes of a neutron in the multi-sphere spectrometer are simulated using the Geant4 code. Two sets of response functions of the PE spheres are obtained for calculating the241Am–Be neutron spectrum.Response Function 1 utilizes the thermal neutron scattering model G4 Neutron HPThermal Scattering for neutron energies of ≤4 eV, and Response Function 2 has no thermal treatment. Neutron spectra of an241Am–Be neutron source are measured and compared to those calculated by using the response functions. The results show that response function with thermal treatment is more accurate and closer to the real spectrum.展开更多
Au/Ni-type 4H-SiC Schottky alpha particle detectors are fabricated and annealed at temperatures between 400℃ and 700 ℃ to investigate the effects of thermal stability of the Schottky contact on the structural and el...Au/Ni-type 4H-SiC Schottky alpha particle detectors are fabricated and annealed at temperatures between 400℃ and 700 ℃ to investigate the effects of thermal stability of the Schottky contact on the structural and electrical properties of the detectors. At the annealing temperature of 500 ℃, the two nickel silicides (i.e., Ni31Sil2 and Ni2Si) are formed at the interface and result in the formation of an inhomogeneous Schottky barrier. By increasing the annealing temperature, the Ni31Sil2 transforms into the more stable Ni2Si. The structural evolution of the Schottky contact directly affects the electrical properties and alpha particle energy resolutions of the detectors. A better energy resolution of 2.60% is obtained for 5.48-MeV alpha particles with the detector after being annealed at 600 ℃. As a result, the Au/Ni-type 4H-SiC Schottky detector shows a good performance after thermal treatment at temperatures up to 700℃.展开更多
In this study,we present a time projection chamber(TPC)system for low-background beta radiation measurements.The system consists of a TPC with a two-dimensional strip readout Micromegas and an anti-coincidence detecto...In this study,we present a time projection chamber(TPC)system for low-background beta radiation measurements.The system consists of a TPC with a two-dimensional strip readout Micromegas and an anti-coincidence detector with readout pads for cosmic ray vetoing.The detector system uses an AGET-based waveform sampling system for data acquisition.The beta detection capability of the system was verified through an experimental test using90Sr beta source.In addition,a dedicated simulation program based on Geant4 was developed to model the entire detection process,including the responses to both the beta source and background radiation.The simulation results were compared with the experimental data for both beta and background samples,and they were in good agreement.Simulation samples were used to optimize and train the classification models for beta and background discrimination.By applying the selected model into test data,the system achieved a background rate of 0.49 cpm/cm2while retaining more than 55%of90Sr beta signals within a 7 cm diameter detection region.Further analysis revealed that approximately 70%of the background originated from environmental gamma radiation,while the remaining contribution mainly originated from the intrinsic radioactivity of the detector materials,particularly the FR-4-based field cage and readout plane.Based on the knowledge gained from the experiments and simulations,an optimization of the TPC system was proposed,with the simulation predicting a potential reduction in the background rate to 0.0012 cpm/cm2.展开更多
In this work,we present a detailed asteroseismological analysis of Wide Field Survey Telescope(WFST)J053009.62+594557.0,a newly discovered faint pulsating white dwarf by the WFST with a Gaia G magnitude of 19.13.Analy...In this work,we present a detailed asteroseismological analysis of Wide Field Survey Telescope(WFST)J053009.62+594557.0,a newly discovered faint pulsating white dwarf by the WFST with a Gaia G magnitude of 19.13.Analysis of two nights of high-precision WFST g-band photometry reveals three significant pulsation frequencies with high signal-to-noise ratios.Follow-up P200/DBSP spectroscopy classifies the object as a DA white dwarf with Teff=11,609±605 K and M=0.63±0.22M⊙.To probe its internal structure,we construct asteroseismological models with the White Dwarf Evolution Code(WDEC).After exploring sufficient matching models,best-fitting solutions yield Teff=11,850±10 K and M=0.600±0.005M⊙,consistent with independent constraints from Gaia color-magnitude diagram,Gaia XP spectrum,P200 spectral fitting,SED fitting,and Gaia parallax.It is shown that the asteroseismological distance agrees with the Gaia parallax to 1.45%.展开更多
In this paper,we present 16 early-phase type Ia supernovae(SNe Ia)discovered during the pilot survey of the 2.5 mr Wide Field Survey Telescope(WFST-PS)from 2024 March 4 to July 10 including three SNe Ia with early-exc...In this paper,we present 16 early-phase type Ia supernovae(SNe Ia)discovered during the pilot survey of the 2.5 mr Wide Field Survey Telescope(WFST-PS)from 2024 March 4 to July 10 including three SNe Ia with early-excess emission features(EEx SNe Ia).The discovery magnitude of the 16 WFST-PS early-phase SNe is at least 3 mag fainter than their peak brightness.A large scatter of color indices is found in approximately the first 10 days of supernova explosions,indicating diverse photometric behaviors in the early phase.Three EEx SNe Ia show relatively brighter peak luminosities and longer rise time compared to those of non-EEx SNe Ia.The results indicate that current theoretical models require further refinement to fully capture the early photometric evolution of SNe Ia.Based on the initial highcadence ugr-band data from the WFST-PS survey,we emphasize that early near-ultraviolet(NUV)observations are indispensable for placing tight constraints on the explosion mechanisms and progenitor systems of SNe Ia.展开更多
The spontaneous conversion of muonium to antimuonium is an interesting charged lepton flavor violation phenomenon that offers a sensitive probe for potential new physics and serves as a tool to constrain the parameter...The spontaneous conversion of muonium to antimuonium is an interesting charged lepton flavor violation phenomenon that offers a sensitive probe for potential new physics and serves as a tool to constrain the parameter space beyond the Standard Model.The Muonium-to-Antimuonium Conversion Experiment(MACE)was designed to utilize a high-intensity muon beam,a Michel electron magnetic spectrometer,a positron transport system,and a positron detection system to either discover or constrain this rare process with a conversion probability of O(10-13).This article presents an overview of the theoretical framework and a detailed description of the experimental design for muonium-to-antimuonium conversion.展开更多
High precision time measurement is required in the readout of the neutron wall and TOF walls in the external target experiment of the Cooling Storage Ring(CSR) project in the Heavy Ion Research Facility in Lanzhou(HIR...High precision time measurement is required in the readout of the neutron wall and TOF walls in the external target experiment of the Cooling Storage Ring(CSR) project in the Heavy Ion Research Facility in Lanzhou(HIRFL).Considering the time walk correction,both time and charge are measured in the readout electronics.In this 16-channel measurement module,time and charge information are digitized by TDCs at the same time based on the Time-Over-Threshold(TOT) method;meanwhile,by employing high-density ASIC chips,the electronics complexity is effectively reduced.Test results indicate that this module achieves a time resolution better than 25 ps and a charge resolution better than 5%over the input amplitude range from 50 mV to 3V.展开更多
“A Craftsman Must Sharpen His Tools to Do His Job,”said Confucius.Nuclear detection and readout techniques are the foundation of particle physics,nuclear physics,and particle astrophysics to reveal the nature of the...“A Craftsman Must Sharpen His Tools to Do His Job,”said Confucius.Nuclear detection and readout techniques are the foundation of particle physics,nuclear physics,and particle astrophysics to reveal the nature of the universe.Also,they are being increasingly used in other disciplines like nuclear power generation,life sciences,environmental sciences,medical sciences,etc.The article reviews the short history,recent development,and trend of nuclear detection and readout techniques,covering Semiconductor Detector,Gaseous Detector,Scintillation Detector,Cherenkov Detector,Transition Radiation Detector,and Readout Techniques.By explaining the principle and using examples,we hope to help the interested reader underst and this research field and bring exciting information to the community.展开更多
Open heavy flavors and quarkonia are unique probes of the hot–dense medium produced in heavy-ion collisions. Their production in p+p collisions also constitutes an important test of QCD. In this paper, we review sele...Open heavy flavors and quarkonia are unique probes of the hot–dense medium produced in heavy-ion collisions. Their production in p+p collisions also constitutes an important test of QCD. In this paper, we review selected results on the open heavy flavors and quarkonia generated in the p+p and heavy-ion collisions at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider. The physical implications are also discussed.展开更多
Readout electronics is developed for a prototype spectrometer for in situ measurement of low-energy ions of30 e V/e–20 ke V/e in the solar wind plasma.A low-noise preamplifier/discriminator(A111F) is employed for eac...Readout electronics is developed for a prototype spectrometer for in situ measurement of low-energy ions of30 e V/e–20 ke V/e in the solar wind plasma.A low-noise preamplifier/discriminator(A111F) is employed for each channel to process the signal from micro-channel plate(MCP) detectors.A high-voltage(HV) supply solution based on a HV module and a HV optocoupler is adopted to generate a fast sweeping HV and a fixed HV.Due to limitation of telemetry bandwidth in space communication,an algorithm is implemented in an FPGA(field programmable gate array) to compress the raw data.Test results show that the electronics achieves a 1 MHz event rate and a large input dynamic range of 95 p C.A slew rate of 0.8 V/ls and an integral nonlinearity of 0.7-LSB for the sweeping HV,and a precision of less than 0.8 % for the fixed HV are obtained.A vacuum beam test shows an energy resolution of 12 ± 0.7 % full width at half maximum(FWHM) is achieved,and noise counts are less than10/sec,indicating that the performance meets the physical requirement.展开更多
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2023YFA1608100)the National Science Foundation of China(NSFC,grant No.12233008)+1 种基金the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(grant No.XDB0550200)the Cyrus Chun Ying Tang Foundations,and the 111 Project for“Observational and Theoretical Research on Dark Matter and Dark Energy”(B23042).
摘要Asteroid light curves play a crucial role in asteroid science,providing valuable insights into the physical properties and internal structures of asteroids.However,traditional approaches to asteroid light curve analysis rely on high-cadence,dense photometric observations,which are fundamentally at odds with the sparse sampling strategies adopted by current large-scale sky surveys.This study aims to use sparse observations to fit light curves and preliminarily identify candidates for fast-rotating asteroids which are worthy of subsequent follow-up observations.We applied this approach to the Wide Field Survey Telescope(WFST)observations collected between 2024 June and 2025 March,and derived light curves for∼160 asteroids from∼3800,among which 18 were identified as fast-rotating candidates.Notably,four of these asteroids exhibit rotation periods shorter than 2.2 hr,the critical limit for structural stability.The number of objects requiring follow-up confirmation was reduced from∼3800 to 18,greatly improving the efficiency of the telescope.This work highlights the potential of sparse photometry in asteroid light curve analysis and establishes a novel route for efficiently identifying“timecritical”asteroids within large survey datasets,marking a paradigm shift from detailed studies of individual objects toward efficient screening of large samples.
基金supported in part by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant Nos.2023YFA1606200 and 2023YFA1606203)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12090060,12090063,U23B2070,and 12175139)+8 种基金the Office of Science and TechnologyShanghai Municipal Government(Grant Nos.21TQ1400218,22JC1410100,23JC1410200,and ZJ2023-ZD-003)the Discipline Construction Fund of Shandong Universitythe Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universitiesthe sponsorship from the Chinese Academy of Sciences Center for Excellence in Particle Physics(CCEPP)Thomas and Linda Lau Family FoundationNew Cornerstone Science FoundationTencent Foundation in ChinaYangyang Development Fund。
摘要The landmark detection of neutrinos from SN1987A marked the dawn of neutrino astrophysics.The neutrino burst provided essential insights into fundamental properties of neutrinos and served as key probes of stellar evolution and supernova dynamics.The recent advancement in coherent elastic neutrino-nucleus scattering enables the detection of core-collapse supernova burst neutrinos using tonne-scale liquid xenon detectors originally designed for dark matter direct detection.Leveraging this capability,we developed and deployed an online supernova monitoring system for the PandaX-4T experiment.This system features a GPS module with millisecond-level timing precision,a low false-alarm rate,and high sensitivity to galactic core-collapse supernova explosion events.The methodology is robust,directly scalable,and planned for implementation in the next-generation PandaX-20T experiment.
基金the supercomputing center of USTC for their strong supportsupported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant Nos.2023YFA1609400,2023YFA1606703,2020YFA0406400,and 2020YFA0406300)+3 种基金the International Partnership Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.211134KYSB20200057)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12035013,12061131003,12122509,12105276,11625523,12405091,12235018,and 12435007)the CAS Youth Team Program(Grant No.YSBR-101)the Natural Science Foundation of Guangxi Province,China(Grant No.2025GXNSFBA069314)。
摘要Weak radiative hyperon decays represent a rich interplay between weak interactions and the internal structure of baryons,offering profound insights into Quantum Chromodynamics and weak interactions.Recent experimental observations,particularly from BESIII,have revealed deviations from theoretical predictions.These deviations could signal new physics or the need for refined theoretical models incorporating intermediate resonance effects.This review discusses recent theoretical advancements and key experimental findings,focusing on recent measurements from BESIII and their implications for strong interactions and baryon structure.
摘要Correction:Nuclear Science and Techniques(2025)36:4 http://gffzzd3cc09b8251d45dfsu55u0kv55nfx6qu9.ffgz.tsg.suse.edu.cn/10.1007/s41365-024-01548-5 In this article,the caption for Fig(s)1,3,and 4 was inadvert-ently truncated.The incorrect and the corrected captions are given below.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.12005289,52072397)State Key Laboratory of Nuclear Detection and Electronics,University of Science and Technology of China(SKLPDE-KF-202316).
摘要The stability of matrix graphite under neutron irradiation and in corrosive environments is crucial for the safe operation of molten salt reactors(MSRs).Raman spectroscopy and a slow positron beam were employed to investigate the effects of He ion irradiation fluences and subsequent annealing on the microstructure and defects of the matrix graphite.He ions with 500 keV energy and fluences ranging from 1.1×1015ions∕cm2to 3.5×1017ions∕cm2were used to simulate neutron irradiation at 300 K.The samples with an irradiation fluence of 3.5×1016ions∕cm2were subjected to isochronal annealing at different temperatures(573 K,873 K and 1173 K)for 3 h.The Raman results revealed that the D peak gradually increased,whereas the intrinsic G peak decreased with increasing irradiation fluence.At the same irradiation fluence,the D peak gradually decreased,whereas the intrinsic G peak increased with increasing annealing temperature.Slow positron beam analysis demonstrated that the density or size of irradiation defects(vacancy type)increased with higher irradiation fluence,but decreased rapidly with increasing annealing temperature.The Raman spectral analysis of sample cross sections subjected to high irradiation fluences revealed the emergence of amorphization precisely at the depth where ion damage was most pronounced,whereas the surface retained its crystalline structure.Raman and positron annihilation analyses indicated that the matrix graphite exhibited good irradiation resistance to He ions at 300 K.However,vacancy-type defects induced by He ion irradiation exhibit poor thermal stability and can be easily removed during annealing.
基金supported by the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.XDA22020601)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12075237)。
摘要In-situ exploration of deep-sea seabed resources is a valuable research direction.Neutron activation-based in-situ exploration methods for seabed polymetallic nodules or crust resources are theoretically feasible because of the high content and high neutron capture cross-section of manganese in these nodules or crusts.However,to date,only a few relevant studies have been conducted.In this study,a prototype deep-sea in-situ neutron activation spectrometer(DINAS)was designed for resource exploration.Through an analysis of the principles of the spectrometer combined with Monte Carlo simulations of the physical principles and finite element simulations of deep-sea pressure,the structure and fundamental components of the spectrometer were determined.The inner core of the spectrometer comprised three components:a compact neutron generator for neutron production,gamma-ray detectors,and an electronics system.The gamma-ray detector array of the spectrometer consisted of LaBr3and Bi4Ge3O12scintillation crystals coupled with silicon photomultiplier arrays.The electronics system was divided into two modules to implement the SiPM readout and digital signal analysis along the modular design lines.The experimental activation of neutron beamlines at the China Spallation Neutron Source demonstrated the capability of the spectrometer detectors to detect activated gamma-rays and showed that the spectrometer achieved an energy resolution of 2.8%at 847 keV for the LaBr3detector and 6.7%at 2.113 MeV for the BGO detector.The laboratory model experiment tested the functionality of the spectrometer prototype,whereas the Geant4 simulation verified the reliability of the Monte Carlo method.The method and prototype proposed in this study proved feasible for the in-situ detection of polymetallic nodules or crusts in deep-sea environments.
基金supported by National Key R&D Program of China(Nos.2023YFA1606904 and 2023YFA1606900)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12150006)+1 种基金Shanghai Pilot Program for Basic Research-Shanghai Jiao Tong University(No.21TQ1400209)National Center for High-Level Talent Training in Mathematics,Physics,Chemistry,and Biology。
摘要This paper presents the design and optimization of a lutetium yttrium oxyorthosilicate(LYSO)crystal electromagnetic calorimeter(ECAL)for the DarkSHINE experiment,which aims to identify dark photons as potential mediators of dark forces.The ECAL design was evaluated through comprehensive simulations,focusing on optimizing dimensions,material selection,energy distribution,and energy resolution.The configuration consisted of 21×21×11 LYSO crystals,each measuring 2.5 cm×2.5 cm×4 cm,arranged in a staggered layout to enhance signal detection efficiency.A 4 GeV energy dynamic range was established to ensure accurate energy measurements without saturation,which is essential for background rejection and signal identification.A detailed digitization model was developed to simulate scintillation,silicon photomultiplier,and analog-to-digital converter behaviors,providing a realistic representation of the detector's performance.Additionally,the study assessed radiation damage in the ECAL region,emphasizing the importance of using radiation-resistant scintillators and silicon sensors.
基金Supported by the Knowledge Innovation Program of The Chinese Academy of Sciences(KJCX2-YW-N27)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.11205153,11185176,and 10875119)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(WK2030040029)
摘要This article presents a prototype of beam position and phase measurement(BPPM)electronics designed for the LINAC in China Accelerator Driven Sub-critical system(ADS).The signals received from the Beam Position Monitor(BPM)detectors are narrow pulses with a repetition frequency of 162.5 MHz and a dynamic range more than40 dB.Based on the high-speed high-resolution Analog-to-Digital conversion technique,the input RF signals are directly converted to In-phase and Quadrature-phase(IQ)streams through under-sampling,which simplifies both the analog and digital processing circuits.All signal processing is integrated in one single FPGA,in which real-time beam position,phase and current can be obtained.A series of simulations and tests have been conducted to evaluate the performance.Initial test results indicate that this prototype achieves a phase resolution better than 0.1 degree and a position resolution better than 20μm over a 40 dB dynamic range with the bandwidth of 780 kHz,which is well beyond the application requirements.
基金Supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2016YFA0400200)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11722328,11773085,U1738127,U1738138,U1738205,U1738207,and 11851305)+4 种基金the 100 Talents Program of Chinese Academy of Sciencesthe Youth Innovation Promotion Association CASthe Program for Innovative Talents and Entrepreneur in Jiangsusupported by the Swiss National Science Foundation(SNSF),Switzerlandthe National Institute for Nuclear Physics(INFN),Italy。
摘要The DArk Matter Particle Explorer(DAMPE)is a satellite-borne detector for high-energy cosmic rays and y-rays.To fully understand the detector performance and obtain reliable physical results,extensive simulations of the detector are necessary.The simulations are particularly important for the data analysis of cosmic ray nuclei,which relies closely on the hadronic and nuclear interactions of particles in the detector material.Widely adopted simulation softwares include the GEANT4 and FLUKA,both of which have been implemented for the DAMPE simulation tool.Here we describe the simulation tool of DAMPE and compare the results of proton shower properties in the calorimeter from the two simulation softwares.Such a comparison gives an estimate of the most significant uncertainties of our proton spectral analysis.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.12375194,12341504,12375197,12025502)。
摘要Reconstructing the trajectories of charged particles in high-energy physics experiments is a complex task,particularly for long-lived particles.At the future Super Tau-Charm Facility(STCF),such particles are expected to appear in several key benchmark physics processes.A Common Tracking Software was used to reconstruct the trajectories of long-lived particles,revealing that the track-finding performance of the widely used combinatorial Kalman filter is limited by its seeding algorithm.This limitation can be mitigated by guiding the combinatorial Kalman filter using initial tracks provided by the Hough transform.The track-finding performance of the combined Hough transform and combinatorial Kalman filter was evaluated using the process J∕ψ→Λ(→pπ−)Λ(→pπ+)at STCF.
基金supported by ITER Plan National Major Project(No.2008GB109000)the Introduces Talents Scientific Research Project of Guizhou University(2014,No.32)
摘要This paper is aimed at detecting the neutron spectrum of241Am–Be, a widely used neutron source, with the SP9 ~3He proportional counter, which is a multi-sphere spectrometer system of eight thermal neutron detectors embedded in eight polyethylene(PE) spheres of varying diameters. The transport processes of a neutron in the multi-sphere spectrometer are simulated using the Geant4 code. Two sets of response functions of the PE spheres are obtained for calculating the241Am–Be neutron spectrum.Response Function 1 utilizes the thermal neutron scattering model G4 Neutron HPThermal Scattering for neutron energies of ≤4 eV, and Response Function 2 has no thermal treatment. Neutron spectra of an241Am–Be neutron source are measured and compared to those calculated by using the response functions. The results show that response function with thermal treatment is more accurate and closer to the real spectrum.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11675198,61574026,and 11405017)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant Nos.2016YFB0400600 and 2016YFB0400601)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning Province of China(Grant Nos.201602453 and 201602176)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant No.2016M591434)
摘要Au/Ni-type 4H-SiC Schottky alpha particle detectors are fabricated and annealed at temperatures between 400℃ and 700 ℃ to investigate the effects of thermal stability of the Schottky contact on the structural and electrical properties of the detectors. At the annealing temperature of 500 ℃, the two nickel silicides (i.e., Ni31Sil2 and Ni2Si) are formed at the interface and result in the formation of an inhomogeneous Schottky barrier. By increasing the annealing temperature, the Ni31Sil2 transforms into the more stable Ni2Si. The structural evolution of the Schottky contact directly affects the electrical properties and alpha particle energy resolutions of the detectors. A better energy resolution of 2.60% is obtained for 5.48-MeV alpha particles with the detector after being annealed at 600 ℃. As a result, the Au/Ni-type 4H-SiC Schottky detector shows a good performance after thermal treatment at temperatures up to 700℃.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12125505)the State Key Laboratory of Particle Detection and Electronics(No.SKLPDE-ZZ-202401)。
摘要In this study,we present a time projection chamber(TPC)system for low-background beta radiation measurements.The system consists of a TPC with a two-dimensional strip readout Micromegas and an anti-coincidence detector with readout pads for cosmic ray vetoing.The detector system uses an AGET-based waveform sampling system for data acquisition.The beta detection capability of the system was verified through an experimental test using90Sr beta source.In addition,a dedicated simulation program based on Geant4 was developed to model the entire detection process,including the responses to both the beta source and background radiation.The simulation results were compared with the experimental data for both beta and background samples,and they were in good agreement.Simulation samples were used to optimize and train the classification models for beta and background discrimination.By applying the selected model into test data,the system achieved a background rate of 0.49 cpm/cm2while retaining more than 55%of90Sr beta signals within a 7 cm diameter detection region.Further analysis revealed that approximately 70%of the background originated from environmental gamma radiation,while the remaining contribution mainly originated from the intrinsic radioactivity of the detector materials,particularly the FR-4-based field cage and readout plane.Based on the knowledge gained from the experiments and simulations,an optimization of the TPC system was proposed,with the simulation predicting a potential reduction in the background rate to 0.0012 cpm/cm2.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC,grant No.12203006)the Young Scholar Program of the Beijing Academy of Science and Technology(25CE-YS-02)+2 种基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC,grant No.12403038)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (grant No.WK2030000089)the Cyrus Chun Ying Tang Foundations。
摘要In this work,we present a detailed asteroseismological analysis of Wide Field Survey Telescope(WFST)J053009.62+594557.0,a newly discovered faint pulsating white dwarf by the WFST with a Gaia G magnitude of 19.13.Analysis of two nights of high-precision WFST g-band photometry reveals three significant pulsation frequencies with high signal-to-noise ratios.Follow-up P200/DBSP spectroscopy classifies the object as a DA white dwarf with Teff=11,609±605 K and M=0.63±0.22M⊙.To probe its internal structure,we construct asteroseismological models with the White Dwarf Evolution Code(WDEC).After exploring sufficient matching models,best-fitting solutions yield Teff=11,850±10 K and M=0.600±0.005M⊙,consistent with independent constraints from Gaia color-magnitude diagram,Gaia XP spectrum,P200 spectral fitting,SED fitting,and Gaia parallax.It is shown that the asteroseismological distance agrees with the Gaia parallax to 1.45%.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(grant No.12393811)the National Key R&D Program of China(grant No.2023YFA1608100)+4 种基金the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Science(grant No.XDB0550300)support from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science(JSPS)KAKENHI grants JP22K14069support from the JSPS KAKENHI grant JP24KK0070 and 24H01810support from the JSPS bilateral JPJSBP120229923financial support from AGAUR,CSIC,MCIN,and AEI 10.13039/501100011033 under projects PID2023151307NB-I00,PIE 20215AT016,CEX2020-001058-M,ILINK23001,COOPB2304,and 2021-SGR-01270。
摘要In this paper,we present 16 early-phase type Ia supernovae(SNe Ia)discovered during the pilot survey of the 2.5 mr Wide Field Survey Telescope(WFST-PS)from 2024 March 4 to July 10 including three SNe Ia with early-excess emission features(EEx SNe Ia).The discovery magnitude of the 16 WFST-PS early-phase SNe is at least 3 mag fainter than their peak brightness.A large scatter of color indices is found in approximately the first 10 days of supernova explosions,indicating diverse photometric behaviors in the early phase.Three EEx SNe Ia show relatively brighter peak luminosities and longer rise time compared to those of non-EEx SNe Ia.The results indicate that current theoretical models require further refinement to fully capture the early photometric evolution of SNe Ia.Based on the initial highcadence ugr-band data from the WFST-PS survey,we emphasize that early near-ultraviolet(NUV)observations are indispensable for placing tight constraints on the explosion mechanisms and progenitor systems of SNe Ia.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.12075326,11535014,11975017,12475191,11905092,12105132 and 12175039)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(No.2025A1515010669)+7 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Guangzhou(No.2024A04J6243)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(23xkjc017)in Sun Yat-sen UniversityBasic Research Conditions and Major Scientific Instrument and Equipment Research and Development Projects of the Ministry of Science and Technology(No.2022YFF0705602)the State Key Laboratory of Particle Detection and Electronics(SKLPDE-ZZ-202412)Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(No.2023HWYQ-010)the“Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities”at Southeast Universitythe National Development and Reform Commission of China(Large Research Infrastructures of 12th Five-Year Plan:China initiative Accelerator Driven System)(No.2017-000052-75-01-000590)Innovation Training Program for bachelor students in Sun Yat-sen University。
摘要The spontaneous conversion of muonium to antimuonium is an interesting charged lepton flavor violation phenomenon that offers a sensitive probe for potential new physics and serves as a tool to constrain the parameter space beyond the Standard Model.The Muonium-to-Antimuonium Conversion Experiment(MACE)was designed to utilize a high-intensity muon beam,a Michel electron magnetic spectrometer,a positron transport system,and a positron detection system to either discover or constrain this rare process with a conversion probability of O(10-13).This article presents an overview of the theoretical framework and a detailed description of the experimental design for muonium-to-antimuonium conversion.
基金Supported by the Knowledge Innovation Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.KJCX2-YW-N27)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.11079003)
摘要High precision time measurement is required in the readout of the neutron wall and TOF walls in the external target experiment of the Cooling Storage Ring(CSR) project in the Heavy Ion Research Facility in Lanzhou(HIRFL).Considering the time walk correction,both time and charge are measured in the readout electronics.In this 16-channel measurement module,time and charge information are digitized by TDCs at the same time based on the Time-Over-Threshold(TOT) method;meanwhile,by employing high-density ASIC chips,the electronics complexity is effectively reduced.Test results indicate that this module achieves a time resolution better than 25 ps and a charge resolution better than 5%over the input amplitude range from 50 mV to 3V.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12222512,U2032209,12075045,12335011,1875097,11975257,62074146,11975115,12205374,12305210,11975292,12005276,12005278,12375193,12227805,12235012,12375191,12005279)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2021YFA1601300)+13 种基金the Strategic Priority Research Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences(XDB34000000)the CAS Pioneer Hundred Talent Programthe CAS“Light of West China”Programthe Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning Province(No.101300261)the Dalian Science and Technology Innovation Fund(2023JJ12GX013)the Special Projects of the Central Government in Guidance of Local Science and Technology Development(Research and development of three-dimensional prospecting technology based on Cosmic-ray muons)(YDZX20216200001297)the Science and Technology Planning Project of Gansu(20JR10RA645)the Lanzhou University Talent Cooperation Research Funds sponsored by both Lanzhou City(561121203)the Gansu provincial science and technology plan projects for talents(054000029)the Beijing Natural Science Foundation(No.1232033)the Beijing Hope Run Special Fund of Cancer Foundation of China(No.LC2021B23)the Guangdong Major Project of Basic and Applied Basic Research(No.2020B0301030008)the Scientific Instrument Developing Project of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.GJJSTD20210009)the Youth Innovation Promotion Association CAS(2021450)。
摘要“A Craftsman Must Sharpen His Tools to Do His Job,”said Confucius.Nuclear detection and readout techniques are the foundation of particle physics,nuclear physics,and particle astrophysics to reveal the nature of the universe.Also,they are being increasingly used in other disciplines like nuclear power generation,life sciences,environmental sciences,medical sciences,etc.The article reviews the short history,recent development,and trend of nuclear detection and readout techniques,covering Semiconductor Detector,Gaseous Detector,Scintillation Detector,Cherenkov Detector,Transition Radiation Detector,and Readout Techniques.By explaining the principle and using examples,we hope to help the interested reader underst and this research field and bring exciting information to the community.
基金the National Key R&D Program of China(Nos.2018YFE0104900 and 2018YFE0205200)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.11675168,11890712 and 11720101001)。
摘要Open heavy flavors and quarkonia are unique probes of the hot–dense medium produced in heavy-ion collisions. Their production in p+p collisions also constitutes an important test of QCD. In this paper, we review selected results on the open heavy flavors and quarkonia generated in the p+p and heavy-ion collisions at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider. The physical implications are also discussed.
基金supported by the National Key Scientific Instrument and Equipment Development Projects of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.41327802)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(WK2030040066)
摘要Readout electronics is developed for a prototype spectrometer for in situ measurement of low-energy ions of30 e V/e–20 ke V/e in the solar wind plasma.A low-noise preamplifier/discriminator(A111F) is employed for each channel to process the signal from micro-channel plate(MCP) detectors.A high-voltage(HV) supply solution based on a HV module and a HV optocoupler is adopted to generate a fast sweeping HV and a fixed HV.Due to limitation of telemetry bandwidth in space communication,an algorithm is implemented in an FPGA(field programmable gate array) to compress the raw data.Test results show that the electronics achieves a 1 MHz event rate and a large input dynamic range of 95 p C.A slew rate of 0.8 V/ls and an integral nonlinearity of 0.7-LSB for the sweeping HV,and a precision of less than 0.8 % for the fixed HV are obtained.A vacuum beam test shows an energy resolution of 12 ± 0.7 % full width at half maximum(FWHM) is achieved,and noise counts are less than10/sec,indicating that the performance meets the physical requirement.