Year: 2024
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: The ATLAS detector is undergoing preparation for major upgrades in order to get ready for the High-Luminosity Large Hadron Collider (HL-LHC) era, where higher luminosity and particle collision rates will present unprecedented challenges. This paper provides an overview of the upgrade projects, focusing on key areas including the Inner Tracking Detector (ITk), High Granularity Timing Detector (HGTD), calorimeter systems, muon system, and the Trigger and Data Acquisition (TDAQ) system. The ITk will fully replace the current Inner Detector with an all-silicon tracker, improving coverage and radiation tolerance. The HGTD will provide precision timing information to mitigate pile-up in the forward region. The calorimeter upgrades will involve new electronics for both the Liquid Argon and Tile calorimeters to cope with higher data rates. The muon system will be enhanced with new chambers and electronics for improved triggering. Additionally, the TDAQ system is being redesigned to handle increased event rates and larger data sizes. These upgrades are essential for maintaining ATLAS's performance in the high-intensity environment of the HL-LHC, ensuring its capability to explore new physics and further our understanding of the universe.
DOI: 10.22323/1.478.0190
Author: Yasuyuki Okumura
Institution: The University of Tokyo
Language: English
Subfield: Nuclear and High Energy Physics
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4405885284