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SYQD: Symposium Precise Quantum Detectors in Space, Time and Energy – Semi- and Superconductors in Particle and Condensed Matter Physics

SYQD 1: Precise Quantum Detectors in Space, Time and Energy – Semi- and Superconductors in Particle and Condensed Matter Physics

SYQD 1.2: Hauptvortrag

Donnerstag, 11. September 2025, 11:00–11:25, ZHG104

Precision Timing with Silicon Detectors — •Nicolo Cartiglia — Via Pietro Giuria 1, 10123, Italia

At the core of nearly every current or planned particle detector lies a silicon-based tracking system capable of reconstructing the momenta of particles produced in high-energy collisions.

The continuous advancement of tracking systems, from a few electronic channels three decades ago to the many millions in today's detectors, has been a key enabler of our current understanding of nature. This evolution now faces its greatest challenge, as future high-energy physics experiments impose stringent requirements on spatial and temporal resolution, detector dimensions, and power consumption.

Over the past 15 years, silicon detectors have undergone rapid development, establishing themselves as the technology of choice not only for precision tracking but also for accurate timing measurements. This transformation has been driven by several design innovations, such as Low-Gain Avalanche Diodes (LGADs) and Resistive Silicon Detectors (RSDs), as well as improvements in techniques like Monolithic Active Pixel Sensors (MAPS) and Silicon-Germanium-based readout electronics.

In this contribution, I will review the recent evolution of silicon detector technologies and discuss how the integration of precise timing capabilities is redefining the way experiments are designed.

Keywords: SIlicon; Timing; Tracking; LGAD; RSD