Speaker
Description
The TimePix3 detector, developed by the Medipix collaboration, has emerged as a powerful tool for neutron detection applications at Department of Energy (DOE) National User Facilities, including the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) and High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR). This presentation introduces new features and improvements in the EPICS area detector driver (ADTimePix3), specifically designed for neutron detection experiments.
We will discuss the status of controls for the Timepix3 detector. Computations of Time-of-Flight (ToF) histograms and advanced hardware triggering acquisition modes will be presented. Advanced Mask Generation is an innovative feature that provides an arbitrary shape through circular and rectangular elements for both single-chip and quad-chip detector configurations. Radiation affects Timepix3 chips, and mitigation techniques have emerged as a critical need in neutron experiments. This work represents a significant step in integrating advanced detector technologies into the EPICS control system framework. Future improvement plans with the use of advanced timing detectors will be discussed to optimize timing detector performance in DOE's Scientific User Facilities.
Footnotes
References:
[1] https://github.com/areaDetector
[2] https://github.com/areaDetector/ADTimePix3
Funding Agency
This research used resources at the High Flux Isotope Reactor and the Spallation Neutron Source, DOE Office of Science User Facilities operated by the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. This work was supp
